burnish

• Существительное, обозначающее свойство быть гладким и блестящим, обычно достигаемое путем полировки или трения.

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

uncountable

1. Smooth and shiny surfaceC1formal

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

   Глянец

   • 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.

   Synonymsglosslusterpolishsheenshine

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по полировке поверхности трением, делая её гладкой и блестящей, или для улучшения или совершенствования чего-либо.

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.

   Полировать

   • 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.

   Synonymsbufffurbishpolishrubshinesmooth

   Antonymsdullmatteroughscratchtarnish

2. Improve or enhanceC1formal

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

   Улучшать

   • 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.

   Synonymsbetterenhancehoneimproveperfectpolishrefinesharpen

   Antonymsblemishmarruinspoiltarnish