polish
/ˈpɒlɪʃ/ · /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #3629 in the learning path
擦亮；磨光
Definitions
v. To rub a surface until it becomes smooth and shiny.
擦亮；磨光
v. To improve something by making small, careful changes.
润色；改进
n. A substance used to make a surface smooth and shiny.
擦亮剂；上光剂
Example
I polish my shoes before every important meeting.
每次参加重要会议前，我都会把鞋擦亮。
University students should learn to polish their writing by removing unnecessary words and organising arguments logically.
大学生应学会通过删去多余词语和有条理地组织论点来润色文章。
Collocations
- polish shoes
- polish an essay
- furniture polish
Word family
- polished (adj.)
- polisher (n.)
Usage tip
小写polish指擦亮；大写Polish指波兰的，读音不同。
FAQ
- What does polish mean?
- To rub a surface until it becomes smooth and shiny. To improve something by making small, careful changes. A substance used to make a surface smooth and shiny.
- How is polish pronounced?
- UK /ˈpɒlɪʃ/, US /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
