burnished

• 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。

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

1. Polished by rubbingC1formal

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

   磨光的

   • 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.

   同义词brightgleamingglossylustrouspolishedshiningshiny

   反义词dullmatteroughunpolished

2. Enhanced or refinedC2formal

   Improved or perfected through effort or practice.

   精炼的

   • 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.

   同义词cultivatedenhancedimprovedperfectedpolishedrefined

   反义词cruderawroughunpolishedunrefined

• 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