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polish

UK
/ˈpɒl.ɪʃ/
US
/ˈpɑː.lɪʃ/

Translations

polishnoun
polishes
pl
UK
/ˈpɒl.ɪʃ/
US
/ˈpɑː.lɪʃ/
raffinementSens figuré ; qualité d’élégance et de distinction.
The diplomat's polish and charm were evident in every interaction.
Le raffinement et le charme du diplomate étaient évidents dans chaque interaction.
produit de polissageSens général ; peut désigner un produit servant à faire briller une surface.
She applied a coat of polish to the wooden table to make it gleam.
Elle a appliqué une couche de produit de polissage sur la table en bois pour la faire briller.
polissageLe processus de rendre une surface lisse et brillante.
The polish of the silverware took several hours but was worth the effort.
Le polissage de l’argenterie a pris plusieurs heures, mais en valait la peine.
Synonyms
finish
luster
gloss
sheen
brightness
shine
polishverb
polished
Past Simple
polished
Past Participle
polishing
Gerund
UK
/ˈpɒl.ɪʃ/
US
/ˈpɑː.lɪʃ/
polirAu sens figuré, pour améliorer ou mettre au point un texte, une présentation, une compétence, etc.
He spent the afternoon polishing his presentation.
Il a passé l’après-midi à polir sa présentation.
She polished the silverware until it gleamed.
Elle a poli l’argenterie jusqu’à ce qu’elle brille.
Synonyms
shine
buff
burnish
wax
rub
scour
smooth
gloss
brighten
furbish
hone
refine
perfect
spruce up
touch up
finish
sharpen

Definitions

polishnoun
The act of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing it.
The polish of the silverware took several hours but was worth the effort.
A substance used to give something a smooth and shiny surface when rubbed in.
She applied a coat of polish to the wooden table to make it gleam.
The quality of being elegant and refined in appearance or behavior.
The diplomat's polish and charm were evident in every interaction.
polishverb
To make something smooth and shiny by rubbing it.
She polished the silverware until it gleamed.
To refine or improve something so that it is more elegant or effective.
He spent the afternoon polishing his presentation.
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