burnish

• اسم يدل على صفة السطح الأملس اللامع، أو على عملية صقله وتلميعه بالدعك أو الاحتكاك. ويُستعمل أيضًا بمعنى اللمعان والرونق الناتج عن ذلك.

A noun referring to the property of being smooth and shiny, typically achieved through polishing or rubbing.

غير معدود

1. Smooth and shiny surfaceC1formal

   The property of being smooth and shiny, often achieved by polishing.

   لَمَعان

   • The burnish of the antique table reflected the candlelight beautifully.
   • After hours of polishing, the silverware had a brilliant burnish.
   • The burnish on the marble floor made it look like glass.

   المرادفاتglosslusterpolishsheenshine

• فعل يُستخدم للدلالة على صقل سطح ما بالفرك لجعله أملس ولامعًا، أو للدلالة على تحسين شيء ما وتنميته وإتقانه.

A verb used to indicate the act of polishing a surface by rubbing, making it smooth and shiny, or to enhance or improve something.

1. Polish a surfaceB2formal

   To make a surface smooth and shiny by rubbing it, typically with a cloth or tool.

   صقل السطح

   • He burnished the silverware until it gleamed.
   • The craftsman burnished the wooden table to a high gloss.
   • She burnished the brass doorknob with a soft cloth.

   المرادفاتbufffurbishpolishrubshinesmooth

   الأضدادdullmatteroughscratchtarnish

2. Improve or enhanceC1formal

   To improve or refine something, such as a skill, reputation, or image.

   يُحسِّن ويصقل

   • The actor burnished his reputation with a series of acclaimed performances.
   • She burnished her public speaking skills through practice.
   • The company burnished its image by donating to charity.

   المرادفاتbetterenhancehoneimproveperfectpolishrefinesharpen

   الأضدادblemishmarruinspoiltarnish