- 1. C，U
(某物的)恢复，重振，复兴 -
• an economic revival 经济复兴 -
• There is a revival of interest in old-time dancing. 人们对古老的舞蹈又产生了兴趣。 - 2. C，U
(某物的)重新流行 -
• the revival of Buddhism 佛教的重新流行 -
• Old values are enjoying a revival. 旧的价值观念正在逐渐恢复。 - 3. C
(旧剧等的)重演 -
• put on a revival of... 上演…的旧戏 - 4. C,U
(精力、健康等的)恢复，复原；苏醒 -
• the patient's speedy revival after her operation 女病人在手术后的迅速康复 -
• on one's revival from the swoon 在昏厥后苏醒过来之时