| 单词 | refined |
| 释义 | refined (rɪfaɪnd ) 1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] A refined substance has been made pure by having other substances removed from it. ...refined sugar. 2. adjective If you say that someone is refined, you mean that they are very polite and have good manners and good taste. ...refined and well-dressed ladies. His speech and manner are refined. Synonyms: cultured, civil, polished, tasteful 3. adjective If you describe a machine or a process as refined, you mean that it has been carefully developed and is therefore very efficient or elegant. ...a more refined engine. This technique is becoming more refined and more acceptable all the time. Collocations: refined fuel The horror happened when road construction machinery pierced the pipe carrying refined fuel through a village. The Sun A proposed embargo on shipments of petroleum or other refined fuel now looks doubtful. Times, Sunday Times Tankers were first used by the oil industry to transfer refined fuel in bulk from refineries to customers. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The company blamed lower oil and gas production from around the world and weaker demand for refined fuels. The Sun Analysts say there's little room to increase output to meet additional demand, which means refined fuels, including both gasoline and heating oil, are likely to stay expensive for consumers. Globe and Mail They left behind a makeshift refinery still piping refined oil into a tank the size of a billiard table. Times, Sunday Times Full of refined oil and thickeners. The Sun One village opened its books to show purchases of apples, onions and refined oil from a neighbouring area. Times, Sunday Times They represent nearly 690,000 barrels a day of refined oil products. canada.com Pipelines are generally the most economical way to transport large quantities of oil, refined oil products or natural gas over land. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Made using whole milk and honey instead of refined sugar, with no preservatives or artificial additives, these tasty milkshakes are our new favourite drink. The Sun (2017) Avoid foods with refined sugar and caffeine. Times, Sunday Times (2012) ` Excessive intake of refined sugar leads to early deterioration of brain cells, did you know that? A SONG AT TWILIGHT (2003) She avoided refined sugar and gluten where she could. Times, Sunday Times (2016) No refined sugar, no gluten, no dairy. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Byzantine culture differed from the rest of the world by its refined taste and sophistication. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 No, sir; mere meadows are too common to gratify the refined taste of an exquisite with sweet sandy whiskers. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The decorative material's role was to exhibit the wealth and refined taste of the residence's owner. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It exudes humor, a sure sign of refined taste. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Music symbolizes refined taste and high class; therefore an appreciation of it helps distinguish people of different sets throughout the movie. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 去掉杂质的 Japanese: 精製された |
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