单词 | refine |
释义 | Word Frequency refine(rɪˈfaɪn) verb 1. to make or become free from impurities, sediment, or other foreign matter; purify 2. (transitive) to separate (a mixture) into pure constituents, as in an oil refinery 3. to make or become free from coarse characteristics; make or become elegant or polished 4. (transitive; often foll by out) to remove (something impure or extraneous) 5. (intr; often foll by on or upon) to enlarge or improve (upon) by making subtle or fine distinctions 6. (transitive) to make (language) more subtle or polished Derived forms refinable (reˈfinable) adjective Word origin C16: from re- + fine1 |
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