buff

An adjective used to describe someone who is very interested in and knowledgeable about a particular subject, or to describe a body that is physically fit and muscular.

ruПрилагательное, используемое для описания человека, который очень интересуется и хорошо разбирается в определённой теме, или для описания физически подтянутого и мускулистого тела.esAdjetivo que se usa para describir a una persona muy interesada y con buenos conocimientos sobre un tema concreto, o para describir un cuerpo físicamente en forma y musculoso.frAdjectif utilisé pour décrire une personne très intéressée et bien informée sur un sujet particulier, ou pour décrire un corps physiquement en forme et musclé.deAdjektiv, das eine Person beschreibt, die sich in einem bestimmten Thema sehr gut auskennt und sich stark dafür interessiert, oder einen körperlich durchtrainierten, muskulösen Körper.ptAdjetivo usado para descrever alguém que tem grande interesse e conhecimento em determinado assunto, ou um corpo fisicamente em forma e musculoso.zh形容词，用于形容对某一领域非常感兴趣且精通的人，或形容体格健壮、肌肉发达的身体。arصفة تُستخدم لوصف شخص شديد الاهتمام بمجال معيّن وواسع المعرفة به، أو لوصف جسم ممشوق ومفتول العضلات.

1. Color B1 formal

   Of a pale yellowish-beige color, resembling that of buff leather.

   • She wore a buff-colored coat to the event.
   • The walls were painted a soft buff shade.
   • His uniform was made of buff fabric.

   ruЦветescolor antefrcouleur chamoisdeFarbeptCorzh颜色arلون

   Синонимы: beigecreamecrufawnkhakisandstrawtan

• buffer comparative form
• buffest superlative form

A noun with multiple meanings: an enthusiastic admirer or follower of a particular subject; a soft, thick undyed leather; bare skin; a medium to dark tan color; or a polishing tool.

ruСуществительное с несколькими значениями: восторженный поклонник или последователь определённой темы; мягкая толстая некрашеная кожа; голая кожа; цвет от среднего до тёмного загара; или полировальный инструмент.esSustantivo con varios significados: admirador o seguidor entusiasta de un tema; cuero suave, grueso y sin teñir; piel desnuda; color tostado medio a oscuro; o herramienta de pulido.frNom avec plusieurs sens : admirateur passionné ou passionné d'un sujet ; peau douce et épaisse non teinte ; peau nue ; couleur allant du beige moyen au brun clair ; ou outil de polissage.deSubstantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: ein begeisterter Anhänger oder Liebhaber eines bestimmten Themas; weiches, dickes, ungefärbtes Leder; nackte Haut; ein mittel- bis dunkelbrauner Farbton; oder ein Polierwerkzeug.ptSubstantivo com vários sentidos: entusiasta ou fã dedicado de um assunto; couro macio e grosso não curtido; pele nua; cor entre bege claro e marrom; ou ferramenta de polir.zh多义词：指某事物的热情爱好者或追随者；也指柔软厚实的未染色皮革、裸露的皮肤、中等到深棕褐色的肤色，或抛光工具。arاسم له عدة معانٍ: معجب متحمس أو مناصر لقضية أو موضوع معين؛ جلد ناعم سميك غير مصبوغ؛ الجلد العاري؛ لون بني فاتح إلى غامق؛ أو أداة للتلميع.

1. Enthusiast or fan B1 informal

   A person who is very interested in and knowledgeable about a particular subject or activity.

   • He's a real film buff and knows everything about classic movies.
   • My uncle is a history buff who visits every museum in town.
   • She's a fitness buff and goes to the gym every day.

   ruЭнтузиаст или фанатesEntusiasta, aficionadofrPassionné, mordudeEnthusiast oder FanptEntusiasta ou fãzh爱好者或粉丝arمتحمس أو مشجع

   Синонимы: addictadmireraficionadoconnoisseurdevoteeenthusiastexpertfanfanaticfreaklovernut

2. Soft leather B2 formal

   A soft, thick, undyed leather made from the skin of buffalo or oxen.

   • The jacket was made of high-quality buff leather.
   • He polished his shoes with a buff cloth.
   • The craftsman used buff to create a durable belt.

   ruЗамшаesCuero suave y sin teñirfrCuir souple non tannédeLederptCouro de búfalozh水牛皮革arجلد جاموسي مدبوغ

3. Naked skin B2 informal

   The state of being without clothes; bare skin.

   • The children were swimming in the buff at the lake.
   • He stood there in the buff, shivering from the cold.
   • They sunbathed in the buff on the private beach.

   ruНаготаesEn carne vivafrNu, à poildeNacktheitptNudezzh裸体arالعُري

   Синонимы: barenessnakednessnudityundress

4. Tan color B1 formal

   A medium to dark tan color, similar to that of buff leather.

   • She painted the walls a warm buff color.
   • The uniform was a shade of buff.
   • The sunset had a beautiful buff hue.

   ruЦвет хакиescolor antefrCouleur chamoisdeBuff-FarbeptCor de camurçazh浅黄褐色arلون الجلد البني الفاتح

   Синонимы: beigeecrufawnstrawtan

5. Polishing tool B2 formal

   A tool made of soft material mounted on a block, used for polishing, especially in manicuring.

   • She used a buff to shine her nails.
   • The manicurist applied a buff to smooth the surface.
   • He polished the silver with a soft buff.

   ruИнструмент для полировкиesPulidor de uñasfrOutil de polissagedePolierwerkzeugptInstrumento de polimentozh抛光工具arأداة تلميع

   Синонимы: bufferpolisher

• buffs plural form
• buffs' possessive plural form
• buff's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of polishing or making something smooth, or in informal contexts, to improve or enhance something.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по полировке или приданию гладкости чему-либо, а в неформальном контексте — для улучшения или усиления чего-либо.esVerbo que se usa para pulir o alisar algo, y en contexto informal, para mejorar o reforzar algo.frVerbe désignant l'action de polir ou de rendre lisse une surface, et, dans un contexte informel, le fait d'améliorer, de renforcer ou de perfectionner quelque chose.deVerb, das das Polieren oder Glätten von etwas bezeichnet, im informellen Kontext auch das Verbessern oder Verstärken von etwas.ptVerbo usado para designar a ação de polir ou deixar algo liso e brilhante; em contexto informal, significa melhorar ou reforçar algo.zh动词，表示打磨或擦亮某物使其光滑，在非正式语境中也指改善或增强某事物。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على عملية تلميع شيء ما أو جعله أملس، وفي السياق غير الرسمي يعني تحسين شيء ما أو تقويته.

1. Strike or beat repeatedly B2 informal

   To hit or strike someone or something repeatedly, often in a rough or aggressive manner.

   • The bully tried to buff the smaller kid in the hallway.
   • He buffed the punching bag with his fists.
   • The waves buffed the side of the boat during the storm.

   ruИзбиватьesGolpear repetidamentefrFrapper violemment et à répétitiondeVerprügelnptEspancarzh痛打arالضرب المتكرر

   Синонимы: batterbeathammerpoundpummelthrash

2. Polish and make shiny B1 formal

   To rub a surface, typically with a cloth or tool, to make it smooth and shiny.

   • She buffed her nails until they gleamed.
   • He buffed the car's paintwork to a high gloss.
   • The jeweler buffed the silver ring to remove tarnish.

   ruПолироватьespulir y dar brillofrlustrerdePolierenptPolirzh擦亮arتلميع

   Синонимы: burnishfurbishglosspolishshine

   Антонимы: abradedullroughenscratchscufftarnish

• buffed past participle
• buffed past simple
• buffing present participle
• buffs third person singular