polished

• 指物体表面经过摩擦等处理而变得光滑发亮；也形容人的技能、举止或表现优雅、精致、专业。

Describes something that has been made smooth and shiny by rubbing, or a person's skills, manners, or performance that are refined, elegant, and highly accomplished.

1. Shiny and smoothA2formal

   Made smooth and shiny by rubbing or chemical action.

   抛光的

   • The polished silverware gleamed on the table.
   • He wore a pair of polished leather shoes.
   • The marble floor was highly polished.

   同义词burnishedgleamingglossylustroussatinyshinysleeksmooth

   反义词coarsedullmatteroughunevenunpolished

2. Refined and elegantB2formal

   Showing a high level of skill, sophistication, or good manners.

   优雅精致的

   • She gave a polished performance on stage.
   • His polished manners impressed everyone at the dinner.
   • The article is a polished piece of writing.

   同义词accomplishedculturedelegantfinishedgracefulrefinedsophisticatedstylishsuaveurbane

   反义词coarsecrudeinelegantroughunrefined

3. Completed and perfectedB2informal

   Having been improved or refined to a high standard.

   精炼的

   • The final draft of the report is polished and ready.
   • After several revisions, the design looks polished.
   • Her presentation was polished and professional.

   同义词accomplishedconsummateexquisitefinishedflawlessimpeccableperfectedrefinedsleeksophisticated

   反义词cruderoughunpolishedunrefined

• 通过摩擦使物体表面变得光滑、光亮的动作；也指改进、完善某事物，使其达到更高标准。

A verb used to indicate the act of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing, or improving and refining something to a high standard.

1. Make smooth and shinyA2formal

   To make a surface smooth and shiny by rubbing it.

   抛光

   • She polished her silverware until it gleamed.
   • He polished the car's hood with a soft cloth.
   • The jeweler polished the diamond to perfection.

   同义词buffburnishfurbishglossshinesmooth

   反义词abradedullroughenscratchtarnish

2. Improve or refineB2formal

   To improve something by making small changes, making it more elegant or effective.

   改进

   • The author polished the manuscript before sending it to the publisher.
   • She polished her presentation skills through practice.
   • We need to polish the final draft of the report.

   同义词bettercultivateenhancehoneimproveperfectrefinesharpensmoothupgrade

   反义词botchbungledegrademarruinspoilworsen

短语动词变体polish offpolish up