refinement

美音音标: [rɪ'faɪnmənt] refinement
英音音标: [rɪ'faɪnmənt] result.0.expl|add:"

同义
cultivation culture polish refinement finish
词性
n
解释
a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
示例
they performed with great polish|I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose|almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art

同义
elaboration refinement
词性
n
解释
the result of improving something
示例
he described a refinement of this technique

同义
purification refinement refining
词性
n
解释
the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)
示例
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同义
subtlety nicety nuance refinement shade
词性
n
解释
a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
示例
without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor|don't argue about shades of meaning

同义
refinement civilisation civilization
词性
n
解释
the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste
示例
a man of intellectual refinement|he is remembered for his generosity and civilization