refine /ri'fain/

Meaning

English definition

• (v.) treat or prepare so as to put in a usable condition
• (v.) reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities
• (v.) attenuate or reduce in vigor, strength, or validity by polishing or purifying

Chinese translation

• vt. 精炼, 净化, 使优雅, 使精炼
• vi. 被精炼, 被净化

Word details

Part of speech

verb

Pronunciation

/ri'fain/

Syllables

2

Exam levels

CET-4 · CET-6 · Postgraduate exam · TOEFL · IELTS

Frequency

Zipf 3.28 · Super Super Rare

Word forms

refining, refined, refines

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refined · refinery · refinement

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