refinement — Английский словарь

Существительное

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

   Употребление

   • исчисляемое
   • неисчисляемое

2. High-class style; cultivation.

   Употребление

   • исчисляемое
   • неисчисляемое

3. A fine or subtle distinction.

   Употребление

   • исчисляемое
   • неисчисляемое

4. A luxury.

   Употребление

   • исчисляемое
   • неисчисляемое

   Примеры

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

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

   Употребление

   • исчисляемое
   • неисчисляемое

Существительное

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

   Синонимы

   polishculturecultivationfinish

   Более общие понятия

   perfectionflawlessnessne plus ultra

   Примеры

   they performed with great polish

   I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose

2. the result of improving something

   Синонимы

   elaboration

   Более общие понятия

   improvementbettermentadvance

   Примеры

   he described a refinement of this technique

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

   Синонимы

   refiningpurification

   Более общие понятия

   processing

4. a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude

   Синонимы

   nuancenicetyshadesubtlety

   Более общие понятия

   meaningsignificancesignificationimport

   Примеры

   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

   Синонимы

   civilizationcivilisation

   Более общие понятия

   excellence

   Примеры

   a man of intellectual refinement

   he is remembered for his generosity and civilization