burnish
US /ˈbɝː.nɪʃ/
UK /ˈbɜː.nɪʃ/
動詞
1.
擦亮, 打磨
to polish (metal or another material) by rubbing
範例:
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He used a soft cloth to burnish the silver until it gleamed.
他用一塊軟布擦亮銀器，直到它閃閃發光。
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The craftsman would burnish each piece of jewelry by hand.
工匠會手工打磨每一件珠寶。
2.
to enhance or improve (something, such as a reputation or image)
範例:
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The company sought to burnish its image after the scandal.
醜聞發生後，該公司試圖提升其形象。
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Winning the award helped to burnish her reputation as a leading expert.
贏得這個獎項有助於提升她作為頂尖專家的聲譽。
名詞
the shine on a highly polished surface
範例:
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The antique sword had a beautiful burnish from years of care.
這把古董劍經過多年的保養，散發著美麗的光澤。
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The craftsman admired the deep burnish on the newly polished brass.