refinement — Słownik języka angielskiego

Rzeczownik

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

   Użycie

   • policzalne
   • niepoliczalne

2. High-class style; cultivation.

   Użycie

   • policzalne
   • niepoliczalne

3. A fine or subtle distinction.

   Użycie

   • policzalne
   • niepoliczalne

4. A luxury.

   Użycie

   • policzalne
   • niepoliczalne

   Przykłady

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

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

   Użycie

   • policzalne
   • niepoliczalne

Rzeczownik

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

   Synonimy

   polishculturecultivationfinish

   Terminy szersze

   perfectionflawlessnessne plus ultra

   Przykłady

   they performed with great polish

   I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose

2. the result of improving something

   Synonimy

   elaboration

   Terminy szersze

   improvementbettermentadvance

   Przykłady

   he described a refinement of this technique

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

   Synonimy

   refiningpurification

   Terminy szersze

   processing

4. a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude

   Synonimy

   nuancenicetyshadesubtlety

   Terminy szersze

   meaningsignificancesignificationimport

   Przykłady

   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

   Synonimy

   civilizationcivilisation

   Terminy szersze

   excellence

   Przykłady

   a man of intellectual refinement

   he is remembered for his generosity and civilization