refinement

ri'fainmәnt

托福 Collins 1

n. the result of improving something
n. the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste

n. 精致, 高尚, 精巧
[医] 精制, 精练

Collins 星级

8,664

BNC 频率

10,637

使用频率

refinement 由前缀 re-（再、重新）和词根 fine（细致、精致）加上名词后缀 -ment 组成，表示“使更精致的过程或结果”。

例句

1. The artist made several refinements to his painting before displaying it.

这位艺术家在展示他的画作之前进行了几次细致的修改。

2. The company is known for the refinement of its products to meet customer needs.

这家公司因其产品的精细化而闻名，以满足客户需求。

3. She showed refinement in her manners and speech during the interview.

她在面试中表现出了优雅的举止和言辞。