死灰复燃
sǐ​huī​fù​rán

comeback

  • created sense approved 死灰复燃/死灰復燃 · sǐ​huī​fù​rán · comeback

    死灰复燃 / 死灰復燃

    sǐ​huī​fù​rán

    comeback

    a person who has lost power or influence returning to a position of authority

    他虽然已经退隐多年，但仍有人担心他会死灰复燃。

    idiom

    created sense

  • created sense approved 死灰复燃/死灰復燃 · sǐ​huī​fù​rán · resurgence

    死灰复燃 / 死灰復燃

    sǐ​huī​fù​rán

    resurgence

    bad things, evil forces, or outdated ideas returning after being suppressed

    我们要坚决防止封建迷信思想死灰复燃。

    idiom

    created sense