refined

UK
/rɪˈfaɪnd/
US
/rɪˈfaɪnd/

Translations

refinedadjective
more refined
Comp.
most refined
Super.
UK
/rɪˈfaɪnd/
US
/rɪˈfaɪnd/
She has a refined taste in art.
У неё утончённый вкус в искусстве.
The restaurant is known for its refined cuisine.
Ресторан известен своей изысканной кухней.
The refined sugar is used in many desserts.
Очищенный сахар используется во многих десертах.
refineverb

refined

Past Simple

refined
Past Simple
refined
Past Participle
refining
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈfaɪn/
US
/rɪˈfaɪn/
The engineer worked to refine the design of the new engine.
Инженер работал над тем, чтобы усовершенствовать конструкцию нового двигателя.
The company aims to refine crude oil into gasoline.
Компания стремится очищать сырую нефть до бензина.
She took a course to refine her language skills.
Она прошла курс, чтобы улучшать свои языковые навыки.
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Definitions

refinedadjective
Having or showing well-bred feeling, taste, or manners.
Her refined taste in art was evident from the exquisite paintings she collected.
Free from impurities; purified.
The refined sugar was used in the recipe to ensure a smooth texture.
Developed or improved to be more precise or subtle.
The scientist presented a refined version of the theory that accounted for previous inaccuracies.
refineverb
To remove impurities or unwanted elements from a substance.
The company uses a special process to refine crude oil into gasoline.
To improve something by making small changes.
The author decided to refine the manuscript before submitting it to the publisher.
To make a theory, method, or system more precise or effective.
The scientists worked to refine their hypothesis based on the new data.
To cultivate or improve someone’s manners, tastes, or character so that they become more polished or cultured.
Living abroad helped to refine his social manners and broaden his tastes.