polish

polish
[ˈpɒlɪʃ]
verb
  1. [with obj.]make the surface of (something) smooth and shiny by rubbing it
    擦，擦亮，抛光
    behind the bar the steward polished glasses busily.
    在吧台后面，服务生在忙着擦杯子。
    ■improve, refine, or add the finishing touches to
    改进，使完美，润色
    he's got to polish up his French for his job.
    为了工作，他必须得提高他的法语水平。
noun
  1. [mass noun]a substance used to give something a smooth and shiny surface when rubbed in
    抛光剂，上光剂
    a tin of shoe polish.
    一听鞋油。
    ■[in sing.]an act of rubbing something to give it a shiny surface
    抛光，擦光
    I could give the wardrobe a polish.
    我会给衣柜抛抛光。
    ■smoothness or glossiness produced by rubbing or friction
    光滑，光亮
    the machine refines the shape of the stone and gives it polish.
    机器对石头形状加以雕琢并磨得光亮。
    ■refinement or elegance in a person or thing
    优雅气质，高雅格调
    you can't expect a country GP to have much polish.
    你别指望一位乡村全科医师会有多少优雅气质。
派生
polishable
adjective
polisher
noun
语源
  1. Middle English: from Old French poliss-, lengthened stem of polir 'to polish', from Latin polire
继承用法
polish something off
  1. finish or consume something quickly
    （飞快地）完成
    they polished off most of the sausages.
    他们很快吃掉了大部分香肠。
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