English Dictionary

upcycle

/ˈʌpsaɪk(ə)l/

verb

(transitive) To convert (waste materials, etc.) into new materials or products of higher quality and greater functionality. / (transitive) To promote into a more productive or useful role.

I love to upcycle old furniture and turn it into something new and beautiful.

意味（1）

(transitive) To convert (waste materials, etc.) into new materials or products of higher quality and greater functionality.

Recycling in many cases means downcycling – in particular cases, however, it can also mean upcycling.

意味（2）

(transitive) To promote into a more productive or useful role.

One designer I know was known for his vibrant use of color in his fashions. When he purchased a weekend home not too far from me, he had this crazy idea to paint the bark of the trees in different bright shades. […] To me, this wasn't upcycling the Great Outdoors, but more like upchucking on it.