burnish

• 名词，指物体表面光滑发亮的状态或光泽，通常通过抛光或摩擦而获得。也可指抛光、擦亮的过程或行为。

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

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1. Smooth and shiny surfaceC1formal

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

   光泽

   • 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.

   同义词glosslusterpolishsheenshine

• 指通过摩擦使表面光滑发亮的动作，也可引申为改进或完善某事物。

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.

   抛光

   • 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.

   同义词bufffurbishpolishrubshinesmooth

   反义词dullmatteroughscratchtarnish

2. Improve or enhanceC1formal

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

   提升

   • 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.

   同义词betterenhancehoneimproveperfectpolishrefinesharpen

   反义词blemishmarruinspoiltarnish