superfine

• 一个过时或非常正式的形容词，表示极其精细、精美或质量上乘；在现代英语中很少使用。

An archaic or highly formal adjective meaning extremely fine, delicate, or of superior quality; now rarely used in modern English.

1. Extremely fine texture or sizeB2formal

   Having a very small particle size or a very delicate, smooth texture.

   超细

   • The baker used superfine flour for the cake.
   • Superfine sand is used in the manufacturing of high-quality glass.
   • The artist applied a layer of superfine pigment to the canvas.

   同义词delicateimpalpablepowderysubtle

   反义词bulkychunkycoarsegrittylumpyrough

2. Excessively delicate or refinedC1formal

   Characterized by an overly subtle or refined quality, sometimes to the point of being affected.

   过分精致

   • His superfine manners seemed out of place at the casual gathering.
   • The critic dismissed the poem as superfine and lacking substance.
   • She had a superfine taste in art that few could appreciate.

   同义词affectedfinicaloverrefinedpreciouspretentious

   反义词coarsecruderoughvulgar

3. Very high quality (especially merchandise)B2formal

   Of the highest or most excellent quality, often used to describe goods or materials.

   极好的

   • The store specializes in superfine wool from Australia.
   • He purchased a suit made of superfine cashmere.
   • The merchant advertised the fabric as superfine and durable.

   同义词choiceexcellentfirst-ratehigh-gradepremiumprimeselectsuperiortop-quality

   反义词cheapcoarseinferiorpoorshoddy