refine

UK
/rɪˈfaɪn/
US
/rɪˈfaɪn/

Traductions

refineverb
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.
Traductions supplémentaires
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Définitions

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.