polish
gb/pˈɑlɪʃ/ us/pˈɑlɪʃ/
A2
Английски
~ 4900
Значения
0 значения
Глагол
A2
action
1
Make smooth and shiny by rubbing
To make something smooth and bright by rubbing it.
Модел на употреба:
to polish [something]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'polish' with 'clean'; cleaning removes dirt, but polishing makes something smooth and shiny.
Синоними
buff (Often used for polishing surfaces like shoes or cars, with a slightly more casual tone.)
Антоними
scratch (Damages the surface instead of making it smooth and shiny.)
Колокации
polish shoes
|polish furniture
|polish silver
|polish glass
Теми
daily life
|cleaning
|crafts
|daily_life
|housing
Примери
- She spent the afternoon polishing the silverware.
- I need to polish my shoes before the meeting.
- He polished the wooden table until it gleamed.
Примери за учащи
- I polish my shoes every week.
- She polishes the table with a soft cloth.
- We polish the car on Sundays.
Съществително
A2
entity
2
Substance for making surfaces shiny
A cream or liquid that makes things smooth and bright.
Честа грешка:
Learners may confuse 'polish' (noun) with 'polish' (verb) in sentences; word order helps identify the meaning.
Синоними
wax (A type of polish, especially for wood or cars.)
Антоними
abrasive (A substance that wears away surfaces instead of smoothing them.)
Колокации
shoe polish
|furniture polish
|nail polish
Теми
daily life
|cleaning
|daily_life
|housing
Примери
- This shoe polish will protect the leather.
- She bought a new furniture polish for the dining table.
- Nail polish comes in many colors.
Примери за учащи
- I use shoe polish to make my shoes look new.
- We need more furniture polish.
- Her nail polish is red.
Глагол
B2
action
3
Improve quality or attractiveness
To make something better and more perfect.
Модел на употреба:
to polish [something]
Честа грешка:
Learners may not realize this meaning is figurative; it does not involve making something physically shiny.
Синоними
refine (Focuses on making small improvements for higher quality.)
Антоними
ruin (To damage or spoil something instead of improving it.)
Колокации
polish an essay
|polish a speech
|polish skills
Теми
communication
|arts
|education
|work
Примери
- She spent hours polishing her presentation.
- You should polish your resume before applying for jobs.
- The director polished the script until it was perfect.
Примери за учащи
- I polished my letter before sending it.
- He polishes his speech before the show.
- We polished our plan to make it better.
Съществително
B2
property
4
Refinement or elegance in style
A smooth and stylish quality in how someone looks or acts.
Честа грешка:
Learners may confuse this with the verb 'to polish'; here it means elegance, not physical shining.
Синоними
sophistication (Implies cultural knowledge and refinement.)
Антоними
crudity (Lack of refinement or sophistication.)
Колокации
social polish
|professional polish
Теми
appearance
|personality
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- Her speech had the polish of a seasoned politician.
- The restaurant's decor had an urban polish.
- He lacks the social polish needed for diplomacy.
Примери за учащи
- Her dress has polish and style.
- He speaks with polish in public.
- The room has polish and beauty.
adjective
A2
property
5
From or relating to Poland
About Poland, its people, or its language.
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'Polish' (adjective) with 'polish' (verb/noun); capitalization is key.
Синоними
Polonian (Less common term relating to Polish diaspora communities.)
Антоними
non-Polish (Not related to Poland or its people.)
Колокации
Polish culture
|Polish language
Теми
geography
|culture
|core_vocabulary
|travel
Примери
- She is studying Polish history.
- They enjoy Polish cuisine.
- The Polish flag is white and red.
Примери за учащи
- I like Polish food.
- He speaks Polish very well.
- Warsaw is a Polish city.
Граматика
Речникова форма
polish
IPA
GB/pˈɑlɪʃ/
US/pˈɑlɪʃ/
Срички и ударение
pol - ish (2 срички)
Stress on 1st syllable (pol)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: polish
- Plural: polish, polishes
Verb
- Base: polish
- 3rd Person Singular: polishes
- Present Participle: polishing
- Past: polished
Семейство думи
Forms
Related words
polisher
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unpolished
adjective
Изрази
polish off
1/pˈoʊlɪʃ ˈɔf/
phrasal verb
informal
Finish quickly and completely
To finish something fast, especially food or work.
Примери
- He polished off the cake in minutes.
- We polished off the last chapter before lunch.
polish up on
1/pˈoʊlɪʃ ˈʌp ˈɔn/
phrasal verb
Improve skill through practice/review
To practice or study something again so you are better at it.
Примери
- I need to polish up on my Spanish before the trip.
- She polished up on her computer skills for the job interview.
put the final polish on [something]
1/pˈʊt ðə fˈaɪnəl pˈɑlɪʃ ˈɔn sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Make final improvements before completion
To make small changes to make something perfect before it is finished.
Примери
- Let's put the final polish on the report before we send it.
- The editor put the final polish on the manuscript.