refinement

精炼

优雅；高尚

精致的附件

refinement

精致, (言谈, 举止等的)文雅, 精巧

refinement

1. a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality; "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"--Joseph Conrad

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2. the result of improving something; "he described a refinement of this technique"

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3. the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)

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4. a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude; "without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor"; "don't argue about shades of meaning"

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5. the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste; "a man of intellectual refinement"; "he is remembered for his generosity and civilization"

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