polishes; polished; polishing
polishes; polished; polishing
Learner's definition of POLISH
[+ object]
1
: to make (something) smooth and shiny by rubbing it擦亮;抛光 2
: to improve (something) : to make (something) better than it was before润饰;润色;提升 —
often + up 3
: to put nail polish on (a fingernail or toenail)涂指甲油
polish off
[phrasal verb] 1
polish (something) off or polish off (something) informal : to finish (something) completely做完;弄完 2
polish (someone or something) off or polish off (someone or something) : to defeat (someone or something) in a contest, game, etc.击败;打败
— polisher
noun, plural polishers [count] 2 polish /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/ noun
plural polishes
plural polishes
Learner's definition of POLISH
1
: a substance that is rubbed on a surface to make it smooth and shiny上光剂;亮光剂 [noncount]
[count]
— see also nail polish 2
[singular] : a smooth and shiny surface光亮的表面 3 [noncount]
a : good quality or style that comes from practice or effort娴熟;精湛 b somewhat old-fashioned : good manners文雅;礼貌 4
[singular] : the act of polishing something擦亮;上光 — see also spit and polish