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单词 refinement
释义 re·fine·ment
\rə̇ˈfīnmənt, rēˈf-\ noun
(-s)
1. : the action or process of refining
 < refinement of metals >
 < refinement of torture >
 < refinement of measuring techniques >
2. : the quality or state of being refined : cultivation, elegance, polish
 < always comparing immigrant vitality with native refinement — M.D.Geismar >
 < sniffed with exquisite refinement — Elinor Wylie >
3.
 a. : something that is the product or outcome of a refining process or that conduces to refining : a refined feature or method
  < pursued the delicate art of suggestion to its furthest refinements — Maurice Bowra >
 b. : subtlety in reasoning
  < refinements of logic >
  < refinement is what characterizes our intellectualist philosophies — William James >
 c. : a contrivance, device, or feature intended to improve or perfect
  < introduce refinements into a machine >
  < this refinement will increase the cost of the automobile >
 d. : a slight departure from mechanical exactness or uniformity of line intended to enhance the beauty of a building or overcome undesirable optical effects
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