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词汇 reappropriate
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Definition of reappropriate in English:

reappropriate

verb ˌriːəˈprəʊprɪeɪtˌriəˈproʊpriˌeɪt
[with object]
  • 1Employ or adapt (something) for a use different from its original purpose.

    the twelve stadiums would be reappropriated for housing
    1. 1.1 Adopt (a derogatory term) for use with a positive or neutral connotation.
      they reappropriated and embraced the insult
    2. 1.2 Reallocate (money or assets) originally devoted to a different purpose.
      the council has control of the money and can reappropriate it if the need arises
  • 2Reclaim or recover (something) for one's own use.

    he did not reapproproate copyright when the revised version was published

Definition of reappropriate in US English:

reappropriate

verbˌriəˈproʊpriˌeɪtˌrēəˈprōprēˌāt
[with object]
  • 1Employ or adapt (something) for a use different from its original purpose.

    the twelve stadiums would be reappropriated for housing
    1. 1.1 Adopt (a derogatory term) for use with a positive or neutral connotation.
      they reappropriated and embraced the insult
    2. 1.2 Reallocate (money or assets) originally devoted to a different purpose.
      the council has control of the money and can reappropriate it if the need arises
  • 2Reclaim or recover (something) for one's own use.

    he did not reapproproate copyright when the revised version was published
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