burnish
UK/'bә:niʃ/US
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Definitions
v.
To polish a surface by rubbing until it is smooth and shiny
磨光；擦亮；抛光
n.
A shine or lustre produced by polishing
光泽；光亮
Root Breakdown
Native Englishburnishother
=burnish
Common Collocations
- 1.burnish metal抛光金属
- 2.burnish reputation提高声誉
Example Sentences
- 1.
The jeweler will burnish the silver to make it shine bright.
- 2.
The scandal didn't burnish his reputation as a leader.