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2009.10.02(Review of 2007.03.22 edition)
Today the WordMaster is on a mission - to rid the world of yet another mistake commonly committed by well-intentioned students of the English language!
RENOVATE 修繕する、改装する
- To renovate something (especially a building) is to repair and make improvements to it in order to return it to a previous, better condition.
Renovation is the act of renovating something. Specific repairs, improvements, etc., are called renovations (with an “s”).
Be Careful! We do NOT use the words “reform” (リフォーム) or “renewal” (リニューアル) to mean renovation or renovations. - renovate とは、何か(特に建物)に対して以前のよい状態に戻すために、修理や改良を加えること、つまり、修繕する、改装する、という意味です。
renovation は、修繕、改装のことです。具体的な修理や改良などの作業は、 s をつけて renovations と言います。
注意:日本語では、「リフォーム」や「リニューアル」という言葉を使いますが、英語では、renovation や renovations の意味で、reform や renewal という単語は使いません。
- I'm not surprised you don't have more customers; this restaurant is falling apart. Don't you think it's time to renovate the place?
- Renovation of the employee dormitory is expected to cost $2 million.
- We're planning to make extensive renovations before leasing the property out, as it's fallen into considerable disrepair. We'll be painting the walls, putting in new carpeting, upgrading the electrical system, and replacing most of the light fixtures.
- I just drove by that coffee shop you like so much. Did you know it's closed for renovations?
Have a terrific weekend!