单词	refine
释义	refine verb re·​fine ri-ˈfīn  refined; refining transitive verb 1 : to free (something, such as metal, sugar, or oil) from impurities or unwanted material 2 : to free from moral imperfection : elevate 3 : to improve or perfect by pruning or polishing refine a poetic style 4 : to reduce in vigor or intensity 5 : to free from what is coarse, vulgar, or uncouth intransitive verb 1 : to become pure or perfected 2 : to make improvement by introducing subtleties or distinctions refiner noun Synonyms ameliorate amend better enhance enrich help improve meliorate perfect upgrade See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The inventor of the machine spent years refining the design. The class is meant to help you refine your writing style. Recent Examples on the Web Tatcha The Texture Tonic helps refine pores and minimize oil with a blend of niacinamide and alpha hydroxy acids. Allure Editors, Allure, 13 Sep. 2022 Cocoa Butter Blend gives you an intense, deep hydration, and can refine and even your skin tone and texture over time. Essence, 13 Sep. 2022 An exfoliating mask powered by a blend of glycolic acid from pineapple extract, lactic acid from passion fruit, and papain from papaya to refine skin texture and improve radiance. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2022 If that’s the case, your team is whiffing on a huge opportunity to refine your marketing strategy through relatively straightforward observation and analysis. Charlie Grinnell, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 There’s room for profit, but the ability to refine more barrels is limited, according to the Energy Information Administration. Sean Mcdonnell, cleveland, 15 June 2022 There isn’t enough capacity to refine oil into gasoline, diesel and jet fuel. Clifford Kraus And Marie Solis, BostonGlobe.com, 11 June 2022 There isn’t enough capacity to refine oil into gasoline, diesel and jet fuel. New York Times, 11 June 2022 In preparation Smrek has been working to refine her swing and become more fundamentally sound with her block. Mark Stewart, Journal Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1582, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Kids Definition refine verb re·​fine ri-ˈfīn  refined; refining 1 : to bring to a pure state refine sugar 2 : to make better : improve He's refining his recipe. Medical Definition refine transitive verb re·​fine ri-ˈfīn  refined; refining : to free (as sugar or oil) from impurities or unwanted material refine verb as in to improve to make better worked on refining her backhand before the big tennis match Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance improve enhance better amend help enrich remediate ameliorate perfect upgrade remedy reinforce revise meliorate strengthen correct intensify rectify fine-tune hone rehabilitate rework edit reform refurbish emend redraft revamp polish fortify rehab fine boost reenforce retouch touch up beef (up) Antonyms & Near Antonyms worsen impair reduce hurt tarnish vitiate injure damage spoil harm diminish flaw disfigure lessen blight deface mar lower endamage blemish See More
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