新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

refined

英  [rɪˈfaɪnd]
    

[ADJ]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1去掉杂质的 , 精炼的

    A refined substance has been made pure by having other substances removed from it.

    双语例句

    例:

    refined sugar.

    精制糖。

    2彬彬有礼的 , 举止文雅的

    If you say that someone is refined, you mean that they are very polite and have good manners and good taste.

    近义词

    genteel

    双语例句

    例:

    refined and well-dressed ladies.

    举止文雅、衣着考究的女士们。

    3精密的

    If you describe a machine or a process as refined, you mean that it has been carefully developed and is therefore very efficient or elegant.

    双语例句

    例:

    This technique is becoming more refined and more acceptable all the time.

    这项技术变得越来越精密和受人欢迎。