hone
UK/hәun/US
GREB2
Definitions
v.
To sharpen a blade on a fine stone; to refine or improve a skill through practice.
磨砺（刀刃）；磨练，精进（技能）
n.
A fine-grained sharpening stone used to sharpen blades or tools.
磨刀石
Root Breakdown
Native Englishhoneother
=hone
Common Collocations
- 1.hone skills磨练技能
- 2.hone blade磨利刀片
Example Sentences
- 1.
She used a stone to hone the blade of her kitchen knife.
- 2.
He spent years honing his artistic skills through practice.