单词 | refinement |
释义 | re·fine·mentAW BrE /rɪˈfaɪnmənt/ NAmE /rɪˈfaɪnmənt/ noun [C ]a small change to sth that improves it (精细的)改进,改善SYN enhancement◆ This particular model has a further refinement . 这一款式又有了进一步的改进。[C ]~of sth a thing that is an improvement on an earlier , similar thing 改良品;经过改进的东西◆ The new plan is a refinement of the one before . 新计划比原计划有改进。[U ]the process of improving sth or of making sth pure 精炼;提炼;提纯◆ the refinement of industrial techniques 工业技术的进一步提高◆ the refinement of uranium 铀的提炼[U ]the quality of being polite and well educated and able to judge the quality of things ; the state of having the sort of manners that are considered typical of a high social class 优雅;礼貌;有教养SYN gentility◆ a person of considerable refinement 很有教养的人◆ an atmosphere of refinement 优雅的气氛 |
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