an improvement in the condition or strength of something (状况的)改善,(力量的)增强 a revival in the fortunes of the party. 政党时运的好转。 an economic revival. 经济复苏。 ■an instance of something becoming popular, active, or important again 复兴,重新流行 cross-country skiing is enjoying a revival. 越野滑雪正重新流行。 ■a new production of an old play or similar work (旧剧等)重演,重播 ■a reawakening of religious fervour, especially by means of a series of evangelistic meetings (尤指通过一系列布道会)奋兴 the revivals of the nineteenth century. 19世纪的奋兴布道会活动。 [mass noun]a wave of religious revival. 宗教奋兴浪潮。 ■a restoration to bodily or mental vigour, to life or consciousness, or to sporting success (体力或活力)重振;复活;苏醒;(体育比赛)重振雄风 the thunder and lightning affected his revival in the third round. 电闪雷鸣影响了他在第三回合重振雄风。