burnish
US /ˈbɝː.nɪʃ/
UK /ˈbɜː.nɪʃ/
动词
1.
擦亮, 打磨
to polish (metal or another material) by rubbing
示例:
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He used a soft cloth to burnish the silver until it gleamed.
他用一块软布擦亮银器，直到它闪闪发光。
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The craftsman would burnish each piece of jewelry by hand.
工匠会手工打磨每一件珠宝。
2.
提升, 增强
to enhance or improve (something, such as a reputation or image)
示例:
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The company sought to burnish its image after the scandal.
丑闻发生后，该公司试图提升其形象。
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Winning the award helped to burnish her reputation as a leading expert.
赢得这个奖项有助于提升她作为顶尖专家的声誉。
名词
光泽, 亮光
the shine on a highly polished surface
示例:
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The antique sword had a beautiful burnish from years of care.
这把古董剑经过多年的保养，散发着美丽的光泽。
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The craftsman admired the deep burnish on the newly polished brass.
工匠欣赏着新抛光的黄铜上深沉的光泽。