refine

中英词典

动词 refine

基本释义：改进，提炼，精炼，使精细

形容词 refined

基本释义：精炼的，精制的，优雅的，有教养的

名词 refinement

基本释义：提炼，改进，精炼，提纯，提高，优雅，文雅

词语辨析

refine与purify都有“提纯、提炼”的意思，但refine更强调通过改进使之更加完善，而purify更侧重于去除杂质以获得纯净。

词汇扩充

• refinement n. 提纯，改进，精练
• refiner n. 精炼工，提纯者
• refinery n. 炼油厂，精炼厂
• unrefined adj. 未提纯的，未精炼的

近义词

• improve 改进，改善
• polish 擦亮，磨光
• upgrade 升级，提升
• perfect 完善，完美

反义词

• coarsen 粗糙，变粗糙
• worsen 恶化，变得更糟

柯林斯词典

refine (verb)

1. If you refine a substance, you make it pure by removing all substances that are not wanted from it.
2. If someone refines a method, plan, or idea, they improve it by making small changes to it.
3. If you refine something such as a way of thinking or a skill, you improve it by making it more subtle or effective.

refined (adjective)

1. A refined substance has been made pure by removing all substances that are not wanted from it.
2. A refined person is very polite, well-mannered, and has good taste in things such as art, music, and clothes.

牛津词典

refine (verb)

1. Remove impurities or unwanted elements from (a substance), typically as part of an industrial process.
2. Improve (something) by making small changes, in particular make (an idea, theory, or method) more subtle and accurate.

refined (adjective)

1. With impurities or unwanted elements having been removed by processing.
2. Cultured and sophisticated.

用法

• He refined the raw oil to produce gasoline.（他将原油提炼成汽油。）
• She refined her painting technique through years of practice.（她通过多年的练习不断改进她的绘画技巧。）
• The company refined their marketing strategy to target a specific audience.（该公司改进了他们的市场策略，以针对特定的受众。）
• The refined sugar is free of impurities.（精制糖不含杂质。）
• She is known for her refined taste in fashion.（她以她对时尚的高雅品味而闻名。）

相关的例句

• 1. The process of refining crude oil involves several steps.（原油提炼过程包括几个步骤。）
• 2. They are working on refining the design of the product.（他们正在改进产品的设计。）
• 3. She has refined her cooking skills over the years.（多年来，她不断改进她的烹饪技巧。）
• 4. The company is known for its refined approach to customer service.（该公司以其高雅的客户服务方式而闻名。）
• 5. He has a refined taste in art and collects valuable paintings.（他对艺术有着高雅的品味，并收集珍贵的绘画作品。）
• 6. The refinery processes thousands of barrels of oil every day.（这座炼油厂每天加工数千桶石油。）
• 7. The refined sugar is used in the production of various sweets and desserts.（精制糖被用于制作各种糖果和甜点。）
• 8. She speaks with a refined accent and impeccable manners.（她讲话带着一种优雅的口音和无懈可击的举止。）
• 9. The chef uses only the finest and most refined ingredients in his dishes.（这位厨师在他的菜肴中只使用最精细和最精制的食材。）
• 10. They have refined their manufacturing process to increase efficiency.（他们改进了他们的制造过程以提高效率。）
• 11. The refined oil is used as a lubricant in various machines.（精炼油被用作各种机器的润滑剂。）
• 12. The refined gentleman always treats others with respect and kindness.（这位有教养的绅士总是以尊重和善意对待他人。）
• 13. The company is committed to continuous refinement of their products.（该公司致力于对他们的产品进行不断改进。）
• 14. The refined taste of the wine makes it a favorite among connoisseurs.（这种葡萄酒的高雅口感使其成为鉴赏家的最爱。）
• 15. The process of refining gold requires specialized equipment and knowledge.（提炼黄金的过程需要专门的设备和知识。）
• 16. Her refined manners and elegant style impressed everyone at the party.（她高雅的举止和优雅的风格给派对上的每个人留下了深刻的印象。）
• 17. The company is investing in research and development to refine their products.（该公司正在投资研发以改进他们的产品。）
• 18. The refined design of the building reflects the architect's attention to detail.（这栋建筑的精致设计反映了建筑师对细节的关注。）
• 19. The refined fragrance of the perfume lingers in the air.（香水的高雅香气在空气中弥漫。）
• 20. The artist spent hours refining the details of the painting to achieve perfection.（艺术家花了数小时来改进绘画的细节以达到完美。）