() (about a contract, licence, loan, etc.) that can be made valid for a further period of time after it has finished (合同、执照、贷款等)可延长有效期的,可展期的,可续订的◆a renewable lease 可延期的租约◆The work permit is not renewable. 工作许可证不能延期。
() [] (about energy, fuel, resources, etc.) that is replaced naturally or controlled carefully and can therefore be used without the risk of finishing it all (能源、燃料、资源等)可更新的,可再生的,可恢复的◆renewable sources of energy such as wind and solar power 风力和太阳能等可再生能源
OPPnon-renewable ▸reˈnewable
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[] ◆The government has set targets for generating electricity by renewables. 政府确定了使用可再生能源发电的目标。