refinement — 영어 사전

명사

1. The act, or the result of refining; the removal of impurities, or a purified material

   용법

   • 가산
   • 불가산

2. High-class style; cultivation.

   용법

   • 가산
   • 불가산

3. A fine or subtle distinction.

   용법

   • 가산
   • 불가산

4. A luxury.

   용법

   • 가산
   • 불가산

   예문

   There was no bathroom in the cabin. Such refinements don't exist in the woods, apparently.

5. Synonym of grooming (“review and prioritization process”).

   용법

   • 가산
   • 불가산

명사

1. a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality

   동의어

   polishculturecultivationfinish

   상위어

   perfectionflawlessnessne plus ultra

   예문

   they performed with great polish

   I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose

2. the result of improving something

   동의어

   elaboration

   상위어

   improvementbettermentadvance

   예문

   he described a refinement of this technique

3. the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)

   동의어

   refiningpurification

   상위어

   processing

4. a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude

   동의어

   nuancenicetyshadesubtlety

   상위어

   meaningsignificancesignificationimport

   예문

   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

   동의어

   civilizationcivilisation

   상위어

   excellence

   예문

   a man of intellectual refinement

   he is remembered for his generosity and civilization