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re·fine·ment AW BrE /rɪˈfaɪnmənt/NAmE /rɪˈfaɪnmənt/ noun [C] a small change to sth that improves it (精细的)改进,改善 SYN enhancement ◆This particular model has a further refinement. 这一款式又有了进一步的改进。 [C] ~ of stha thing that is an improvement on an earlier, similar thing 改良品;经过改进的东西◆The new plan is a refinement of the one before. 新计划比原计划有改进。 [U] the process of improving sth or of making sth pure 精炼;提炼;提纯◆the refinement of industrial techniques 工业技术的进一步提高◆the refinement of uranium 铀的提炼 [U] the quality of being polite and well educated and able to judge the quality of things; the state of having the sort of manners that are considered typical of a high social class 优雅;礼貌;有教养 SYN gentility ◆a person of considerable refinement 很有教养的人◆an atmosphere of refinement 优雅的气氛 |