Engelsk navneord: refinement | |||
1. | refinement (om tilstand) a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality | ||
Eksempler med tilsvarende betydning | They performed with great polish. I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose. Almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art. | ||
Termer med samme betydning (synonymer) | cultivation, culture, finish, polish | ||
Mindre specifikke termer | flawlessness, ne plus ultra, perfection | ||
2. | refinement (om begivenhed) the result of improving something | ||
Eksempler med tilsvarende betydning | He described a refinement of this technique. | ||
Termer med samme betydning (synonymer) | elaboration | ||
Mindre specifikke termer | advance, betterment, improvement | ||
3. | refinement (om proces) the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.) | ||
Termer med samme betydning (synonymer) | purification, refining | ||
Mindre specifikke termer | processing | ||
Mere specifikke termer | rectification | ||
4. | refinement (om kommunikation) a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude | ||
Eksempler med tilsvarende betydning | Without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor. Don't argue about shades of meaning. | ||
Termer med samme betydning (synonymer) | nicety, nuance, shade, subtlety | ||
Mindre specifikke termer | import, meaning, significance, signification | ||
5. | refinement (om egenskab) the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste | ||
Eksempler med tilsvarende betydning | A man of intellectual refinement. He is remembered for his generosity and civilization. | ||
Termer med samme betydning (synonymer) | civilisation, civilization | ||
Mindre specifikke termer | excellence | ||