polish
Произношение: [ˈpɑːlɪʃ]
Контекст: «cleaning»
(verb) to make something shiny and clean by rubbing it. It’s like when you rub a surface to get rid of dirt and make it look bright again.
Пример
I polished my shoes until they gleamed.
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I didn’t polish my desk, so it looked dusty and dull.
Пример
Have you ever polished a car to make it shine?
Контекст: «cleaning»
(noun) a substance that is used to make things shiny and clean. It’s like a special liquid or cream you put on surfaces to make them brighter.
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I used a special polish to make the furniture shine.
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We ran out of polish, so the silverware looked tarnished.
Пример
What type of polish do you use for wooden furniture?
Контекст: «language»
(noun) the quality of being smooth and elegant, especially in writing or speaking. It’s like when your words or ideas come out very nicely and clearly.
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Her presentation had a lot of polish, making it very enjoyable to watch.
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Without polish, his speech was confusing and hard to understand.
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How can you add more polish to your writing?
Контекст: «improvement»
(verb) to improve something or make it better. It’s like when you work on a project to make it look and sound nicer before showing it to others.
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I polished my report before submitting it to the teacher.
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He didn’t take the time to polish his final project, so it was messy.
Пример
What steps can you take to polish your skills in art?