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refinement

英[rɪ'faɪnm(ə)nt] 美[rɪ'faɪnmənt]
  • n. 精制;文雅;[化工][油气][冶] 提纯

英英释意


1. a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality;
"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"--Joseph Conrad
2. the result of improving something;
"he described a refinement of this technique"
3. the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)
4. a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude;
"without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor"
"don't argue about shades of meaning"
5. the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste;
"a man of intellectual refinement"
"he is remembered for his generosity and civilization"