refinement
UK/ri'fainmәnt/US
TOEFLB2
Definitions
n.
The process of purifying or improving something.
精炼；改进，改良。
n.
Elegance and good taste in behavior, appearance, or culture.
优雅，高雅，教养。
n.
A small change that improves something.
（细微的）改进之处。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedThe noun of refine: 'the act or result of refining.' It covers both the process (the refinement of crude oil), the cultivated quality in a person (a woman of refinement), and a single improving tweak (a few refinements to the design).
Root fin still carries 30 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.further refinement进一步改进
- 2.cultural refinement文化修养
- 3.a degree of refinement一定程度的精致
- 4.minor refinements细微的改进
Example Sentences
- 1.
The product went through several rounds of refinement.
- 2.
She carried herself with grace and refinement.
- 3.
A few small refinements made the app much faster.