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spit and polish

/spɪt ənd ˈpɒlɪʃ/

翻译: 指彻底的擦洗、打磨或整理,使某物达到一尘不染、完美无缺的状态,常强调对细节的一丝不苟。最初与军队的卫生和装备保养有关。

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/spɪt ənd ˈpɒlɪʃ/C1informalbritish
  • zh指彻底的擦洗、打磨或整理,使某物达到一尘不染、完美无缺的状态,常强调对细节的一丝不苟。最初与军队的卫生和装备保养有关。

A phrase referring to thorough cleaning, polishing, or making something look extremely neat and tidy, often with meticulous attention to detail. Originally associated with military grooming and equipment maintenance.

  1. Meticulous cleaning and groomingB2informal

    A thorough and careful cleaning or polishing of something, often associated with military discipline.

    zh彻底擦洗与整理

    • The soldiers spent the morning on spit and polish for the inspection.
    • He gave his old car a good spit and polish before the show.
    • The hotel staff applied spit and polish to every surface in the lobby.
  2. Attention to detail and neatnessB2informal

    A focus on making something look perfect, often with excessive attention to minor details.

    zh精益求精

    • The manager insisted on spit and polish for the annual report.
    • Her presentation had a lot of spit and polish, but lacked substance.
    • The team's spit and polish approach made the event look flawless.