to polish
第三人称
polishes
现在进行时
polishing
过去式
polished
过去完成时
polished
1
擦亮, 打磨
to rub the surface of something, often using a brush or a piece of cloth, to make it bright, smooth, and shiny
及物动词
- The jeweler polished the silver necklace to a high shine.
珠宝商将银项链抛光至高光泽。
- He used a soft cloth to polish the antique furniture.
他用一块软布来抛光古董家具。
- The shoeshiner polished the gentleman's leather shoes.
擦鞋匠擦亮了绅士的皮鞋。
- The car enthusiast spent hours polishing the vehicle to a glossy finish.
汽车爱好者花了几个小时抛光车辆，使其光泽亮丽。
- The housekeeper polished the wooden surfaces to remove dust and restore luster.
管家抛光了木质表面以去除灰尘并恢复光泽。
2
打磨, 完善
to refine or enhance something by meticulously attending to details
及物动词
- The author polished his novel by revising sentences and refining plot elements to captivate readers.
作者通过修改句子和精炼情节元素来打磨他的小说，以吸引读者。
- She polished her presentation skills through practice, ensuring clarity and persuasiveness during her speeches.
她通过练习打磨了自己的演讲技巧，确保演讲时的清晰度和说服力。
- Before the product launch, the marketing team polished the advertising campaign to appeal to the target audience effectively.
在产品发布之前，营销团队完善了广告活动，以有效吸引目标受众。
- The chef polished the recipe for the signature dish, adjusting seasonings and presentation for maximum flavor and visual appeal.
厨师完善了招牌菜的食谱，调整了调味和呈现方式，以达到最佳的风味和视觉吸引力。
- The musician polished the performance by rehearsing tirelessly, refining techniques and musical interpretation.
音乐家通过不懈的排练，精炼技巧和音乐诠释，打磨了表演。