to put a new thin layer of metal, especially gold or silver, onto a metal object

After removing the rust, you can either have the chandelier re-plated or paint it. 除完锈之后，我可能给这盏枝型吊灯重新电镀或上漆。

Don't put actual silver in the dishwasher or you may need to pay to have it all replated; detergents can damage the silver. 不要把真银（物品）放入洗碗机（洗），否则的话，你可能需要花钱给它重新镀银;洗涤剂会损坏银器。

Related word: plate verb

to move food from a plate or container onto a clean plate, usually in order to improve its appearance

She would stare at a plate for a while, take everything off, and re-plate it all. 她会盯着一盘菜看一会儿，把所有的东西都拿下来，再重装盘。

You can replate take-out food and garnish it with herbs, olive oil or a few berries. 你可以把拿出来的食物装盘，用香料植物、橄榄油或者一些浆果来点缀。