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over-refine

/ˌoʊ.vər.rɪˈfaɪn/

翻译: 动词,指过度地提纯或改进某物,常达到效果反而下降或不自然的程度。

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verb

/ˌoʊ.vər.rɪˈfaɪn/C2formal
  • zh动词,指过度地提纯或改进某物,常达到效果反而下降或不自然的程度。

A verb meaning to refine something excessively, often to the point of diminishing returns or unnaturalness.

  1. Refine excessivelyC1formal

    To refine or polish something too much, often resulting in loss of natural quality or simplicity.

    zh过度精炼

    • The artist over-refined the painting until it lost its original charm.
    • Some writers over-refine their prose, making it sound unnatural.
    • He over-refined the argument, confusing everyone with unnecessary details.

    同义词overdooverwork

词形
  • over-refined past participle
  • over-refined past simple
  • over-refining present participle
  • over-refines third person singular