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burnished

/ˈbɜːr.nɪʃt/

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adjective

C2formalcommon/ˈbɜːr.nɪʃt/

Describes a surface that has been polished to a smooth, shiny finish, often used metaphorically to describe something perfected or refined.

ruОписывает поверхность, отполированную до гладкого, блестящего состояния, часто используется метафорически для описания чего-то совершенного или утончённого.esDescribe una superficie pulida hasta quedar lisa y brillante, y también se usa metafóricamente para algo refinado, perfecto o muy trabajado.frQualifie une surface polie jusqu'à devenir lisse et brillante, souvent utilisé de manière métaphorique pour décrire quelque chose de perfectionné ou d'affiné.deBeschreibt eine Oberfläche, die poliert und glänzend gemacht wurde, oft metaphorisch für etwas Hochglanzpoliertes, Verfeinertes oder perfekt Erscheinendes verwendet.ptDescreve uma superfície polida até ficar lisa e brilhante; também é usado metaforicamente para algo refinado, perfeito ou requintado.zh形容表面经过打磨、抛光后变得光滑发亮,常比喻事物完美、精致或经过润色。arيصف سطحًا مصقولًا حتى يصل إلى حالة ملساء لامعة، ويُستخدم مجازيًا أحيانًا لوصف شيء بالغ الإتقان أو الرقي.

  1. Polished by rubbing C1 formal

    Made smooth and shiny by rubbing, typically with a cloth or tool.

    • The burnished silverware gleamed under the candlelight.
    • He admired the burnished surface of the antique table.
    • The knight's armor was burnished to a mirror-like finish.

    ruОтполированныйesPulido por frotamientofrPoli par frottementdePoliertptPolidozh磨光的arمَصْقُول

    同义词: brightgleamingglossylustrouspolishedshiningshiny

    反义词: dullmatteroughunpolished

  2. Enhanced or refined C2 formal

    Improved or perfected through effort or practice.

    • Her burnished skills as a pianist impressed the audience.
    • The author's burnished prose captivated readers.
    • Years of experience gave him a burnished reputation in the field.

    ruОтточенныйesPulido, refinadofrPoli, raffiné (au sens figuré)deGeschliffenptAperfeiçoadozh精炼的arمُصقَل

    同义词: cultivatedenhancedimprovedperfectedpolishedrefined

    反义词: cruderawroughunpolishedunrefined

  • more burnished comparative form
  • most burnished superlative form

verb

C1formalcommon/ˈbɜːr.nɪʃ/

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по полировке поверхности трением, делая её гладкой и блестящей, или для улучшения или совершенствования чего-либо.esVerbo que designa la acción de pulir una superficie frotándola para hacerla lisa y brillante, o también mejorar o perfeccionar algo, como una habilidad o una reputación.frVerbe désignant l'action de polir une surface par frottement pour la rendre lisse et brillante, ou d'améliorer ou de perfectionner quelque chose.deVerb, das das Polieren einer Oberfläche durch Reibung bezeichnet, um sie glatt und glänzend zu machen, oder die Verbesserung bzw. Vervollkommnung von etwas.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de polir uma superfície por atrito, tornando-a lisa e brilhante, ou para melhorar ou aperfeiçoar algo.zh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。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على صقل سطح ما بالفرك لجعله أملس ولامعًا، أو للدلالة على تحسين شيء ما وتنميته وإتقانه.

  1. Polish a surface B2 formal

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

    • 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.

    ruПолироватьesPulir una superficiefrPolir une surfacedePolierenptPolirzh抛光arصقل السطح

    同义词: bufffurbishpolishrubshinesmooth

    反义词: dullmatteroughscratchtarnish

  2. Improve or enhance C1 formal

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

    • 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.

    ruУлучшатьesPulir o mejorarfrAméliorer, parfairedeVerbessernptAprimorarzh提升arيُحسِّن ويصقل

    同义词: betterenhancehoneimproveperfectpolishrefinesharpen

    反义词: blemishmarruinspoiltarnish

  • burnished past participle
  • burnished past simple
  • burnishing present participle
  • burnishes third person singular