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词汇 upcycle
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Definition of upcycle in English:

upcycle

verb ˈʌpsʌɪk(ə)lˈəpˌsīkəl
[with object]
  • Reuse (discarded objects or material) in such a way as to create a product of higher quality or value than the original.

    the opportunity to upcycle trash, or turn it into new products, was vast
    Example sentencesExamples
    • It's very quick and easy. I can upcycle a worn-out ordinary shirt into a designer handprinted B.Earley one.
    • I am drawn to making little creatures - soft toys made out of upcycled or end of the line fabric remnants.
    • I can read these and peruse the eye-candy of all these homes that upcycle and use vintage goods to create the most delicious spaces.
    • She was also kind enough to send one of her beautiful upcycled cardigans.
    • In nature, everything is constantly recycled or even "upcycled," say McDonough, the audacious architect who designed the roof gardens for Chicago's city hall.
    • While most of the waste produced within the Village will be managed by the AQUH system, as much waste as possible will be "up-cycled", thereby demonstrating how to turn a liability into a profit center for Village cottage industry.
    • They expect $8 million in revenue, with 20% to 30% coming from the upcycled products.
    • The structure was primarily constructed using renewable and recycled materials as well as upcycling products for the furniture.
    • One of the most recent trends is for upcycled furniture.
    • I love the idea of upcycling these pretty handmade things into new functional and groovy work.

Origin

1990s: blend of up- and recycle.

Definition of upcycle in US English:

upcycle

verbˈəpˌsīkəl
[with object]
  • Reuse (discarded objects or material) in such a way as to create a product of higher quality or value than the original.

    the opportunity to upcycle trash, or turn it into new products, was vast
    Example sentencesExamples
    • I love the idea of upcycling these pretty handmade things into new functional and groovy work.
    • In nature, everything is constantly recycled or even "upcycled," say McDonough, the audacious architect who designed the roof gardens for Chicago's city hall.
    • It's very quick and easy. I can upcycle a worn-out ordinary shirt into a designer handprinted B.Earley one.
    • I am drawn to making little creatures - soft toys made out of upcycled or end of the line fabric remnants.
    • They expect $8 million in revenue, with 20% to 30% coming from the upcycled products.
    • She was also kind enough to send one of her beautiful upcycled cardigans.
    • I can read these and peruse the eye-candy of all these homes that upcycle and use vintage goods to create the most delicious spaces.
    • The structure was primarily constructed using renewable and recycled materials as well as upcycling products for the furniture.
    • One of the most recent trends is for upcycled furniture.
    • While most of the waste produced within the Village will be managed by the AQUH system, as much waste as possible will be "up-cycled", thereby demonstrating how to turn a liability into a profit center for Village cottage industry.

Origin

1990s: blend of up- and recycle.

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