repurpose

动词 v.
/ɹiːˈpɜː.pəs/    /ɹiˈpɝ.pəs/|/ɹiːˈpɜː.pəs/

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To reuse for a different purpose, on a long-term basis, with or without alteration.
    — The town common was repurposed as a practice field.

词形变化

repurposes present,singular,third-person repurposing participle,present repurposed participle,past repurposed past re-purpose alternative

词源

Etymology tree
Proto-Italic *wre-
Latin re-der.
Old French re-bor.
Middle English re-
English re-
English purpose
English repurpose
From re- + purpose.
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