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polish
UK //ˈpɒlɪʃ//US //ˈpɑːlɪʃ//
词源
源自中古英语 polisshen，来自古法语 polir（意为'打磨'），最终源自拉丁语 polire。
verb
❶ 通过摩擦使物体表面变得光滑、有光泽，常用于清洁或美化物品。
“She polished her shoes until they shone.”
（她把鞋子擦得锃亮。）
“He polished the silverware before the guests arrived.”
（他在客人到来前把银器擦亮了。）
❶ 改进或完善某事物，使其更出色或更有效，常用于技能、作品等。
“He spent hours polishing his speech.”
（他花了好几个小时润色他的演讲。）
“She polished her piano skills before the competition.”
（她在比赛前精进了钢琴技巧。）
同义词:shine, buff, refine, improve, perfect
noun
❶ 用于清洁或增加光泽的物质，如鞋油、家具蜡等。
“She applied polish to her nails.”
（她给指甲涂了指甲油。）
“The furniture polish made the table look new.”
（家具蜡让桌子焕然一新。）
❶ 光滑或有光泽的表面状态，常指经过打磨后的效果。
“The marble had a high polish.”
（大理石表面非常光滑。）
“The polish on the car made it look brand new.”
（车身的抛光让它看起来像新车一样。）
❶ 优雅或精致的特质，尤指在行为或风格上的表现。
“Her manners had a certain polish.”
（她的举止带着一种优雅。）
“The event was executed with great polish.”
（活动举办得十分得体。）
同义词:shine, gloss, elegance, refinement, sophistication
常见短语
polish off — 快速吃完或完成某事，常带有轻松或彻底的意味。
“He polished off the entire pizza by himself.”
（他一个人飞快地吃光了整张披萨。）
polish up — 温习或改进某事物，使其恢复到更好状态。
“I need to polish up my French before the trip.”
（出发前我得温习一下法语。）