regenerate

Compared meaning: to make something start again or grow back (verb).

比较义项：使重新开始／使再生（动词）。

• renew

  Used for restarting something that has lapsed, expired, or paused, especially official or ongoing arrangements like documents, subscriptions, or efforts.

  用于让已过期、中断或暂停的事物重新开始，尤其是官方或持续性的事务，例如证件、订阅或某种努力。

  You must renew your driver's license every five years in this state.

  在这个州，你必须每五年更新一次驾照。

• regenerate 本词

  Used for growing or restoring something lost or damaged, especially living tissue or cells; implies a slower, biological or organic process.

  用于让失去或受损的部分重新长出或恢复，尤其是生物组织或细胞；暗示一个较缓慢的、生物性或有机的过程。

  The lizard's tail will slowly regenerate after it breaks off.

  蜥蜴的尾巴断掉后会慢慢再生。

Both words mean something starts again after stopping. Renew means an expired or paused thing begins again, like a contract. Regenerate means to grow back damaged living tissue through a slow, natural process. This does not compare renew's other meaning, refreshing your spirit or relationships.

两个词都表示某事物在中断或损坏后重新恢复，但 renew 强调让停止或过期的事物再次开始，常用于合同、护照等；regenerate 强调让受损或失去的部分重新长出或恢复活力，常见于生物组织或系统。这里不比较 renew 的其他用法，如“更新精神、恢复关系”等引申义。