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refine

UK /rɪˈfaɪn/US /rɪˈfaɪn/

词源

源自拉丁语 'refinare',由 're-'(再次)和 'finare'(完成或精炼)组成,意为“再次精炼”或“完善”。

verb

❶ 通过去除杂质或改进细节,使某物变得更纯净、更精细或更有效。常用于描述工艺、技术或思想的提升过程。

“The company refined the production process to reduce waste.”

(该公司改进了生产流程以减少浪费。)

“She refined her painting technique by practicing daily.”

(她通过每天练习来完善她的绘画技巧。)

同义词:improve, perfect, polish, enhance, hone

常见短语

refine one's skills — 通过练习或学习来提升某人的技能或能力,使其更加熟练或专业。

“She attended workshops to refine her public speaking skills.”

(她参加了研讨会来提高她的公开演讲技巧。)