refined
/rɪˈfaɪnd/
CEFR level C1Topic Daily lifeWord #6685 in the learning path
精炼的；提纯的
Definitions
adj. Processed to remove unwanted substances.
精炼的；提纯的
adj. Showing polite manners, good taste, and cultural awareness.
文雅的；有教养的
adj. Improved through careful changes to details.
改进的；更精细的
Example
This recipe uses honey instead of refined white sugar.
这道食谱用蜂蜜代替精制白糖。
Public health campaigns often encourage people to reduce their consumption of foods containing large amounts of refined sugar.
公共卫生宣传常鼓励人们少吃含有大量精制糖的食品。
Collocations
- refined sugar
- refined oil
- refined manners
- a refined technique
Word family
- refine (v.)
- refinement (n.)
- refinery (n.)
- unrefined (adj.)
Synonyms
- purified
- cultured
Antonyms
- unrefined
- crude
Usage tip
形容物质指提纯，形容人或举止指文雅。
FAQ
- What does refined mean?
- Processed to remove unwanted substances. Showing polite manners, good taste, and cultural awareness. Improved through careful changes to details.
- How is refined pronounced?
- UK /rɪˈfaɪnd/, US /rɪˈfaɪnd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
