Refining Meaning in English
word · lemma: refine
ɹəˈfaɪnɪŋ/, /ɹɪˈfaɪnɪŋ
ri-FY-ning
ɹɪfˈaɪnɪŋ
ri-FY-ning
Definição
The process of making something pure, better, or more precise by removing unwanted parts or by improving it.
Uso & Nuances
Commonly used for industrial processes ('refining oil'), but also for personal skills ('refining your technique'). Used in both formal and everyday contexts. Often follows 'keep', 'work on', or 'focus on'.
Spanish: refinar - perfeccionarPortuguese (BR): refinar - aperfeiçoarPortuguese (PT): refinar - aperfeiçoarChinese (Simplified): 精炼 - 改进Chinese (Traditional): 精煉 - 改進Hindi: शुद्ध करना - सुधारनाArabic: تكرير - تحسينBengali: পরিশোধন - উৎকর্ষে উন্নয়নRussian: очистка - совершенствованиеJapanese: 精製 - 洗練Vietnamese: tinh chế - hoàn thiệnKorean: 정제 - 다듬기Turkish: arıtma - geliştirmeUrdu: تصفیہ - بہتر بناناIndonesian: pemurnian - penyempurnaan
Frases de Exemplo
The factory is refining crude oil into gasoline.
basic
She is refining her English pronunciation.
basic
We are refining the recipe to make it healthier.
basic
They've been refining their business strategy all year.
natural
After months of refining, the app finally works perfectly.
natural
Keep refining your ideas until you're really satisfied.
natural