polish
gb/pˈɑlɪʃ/ us/pˈɑlɪʃ/
A2
Angličtina
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Sloveso
A2
action
1
Make smooth and shiny by rubbing
To make something smooth and bright by rubbing it.
Vzorec užití:
to polish [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'polish' with 'clean'; cleaning removes dirt, but polishing makes something smooth and shiny.
Synonyma
buff (Often used for polishing surfaces like shoes or cars, with a slightly more casual tone.)
Antonyma
scratch (Damages the surface instead of making it smooth and shiny.)
Kolokace
polish shoes
|polish furniture
|polish silver
|polish glass
Témata
daily life
|cleaning
|crafts
|daily_life
|housing
Příklady
- She spent the afternoon polishing the silverware.
- I need to polish my shoes before the meeting.
- He polished the wooden table until it gleamed.
Učební příklady
- I polish my shoes every week.
- She polishes the table with a soft cloth.
- We polish the car on Sundays.
Podstatné jméno
A2
entity
2
Substance for making surfaces shiny
A cream or liquid that makes things smooth and bright.
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse 'polish' (noun) with 'polish' (verb) in sentences; word order helps identify the meaning.
Synonyma
wax (A type of polish, especially for wood or cars.)
Antonyma
abrasive (A substance that wears away surfaces instead of smoothing them.)
Kolokace
shoe polish
|furniture polish
|nail polish
Témata
daily life
|cleaning
|daily_life
|housing
Příklady
- This shoe polish will protect the leather.
- She bought a new furniture polish for the dining table.
- Nail polish comes in many colors.
Učební příklady
- I use shoe polish to make my shoes look new.
- We need more furniture polish.
- Her nail polish is red.
Sloveso
B2
action
3
Improve quality or attractiveness
To make something better and more perfect.
Vzorec užití:
to polish [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners may not realize this meaning is figurative; it does not involve making something physically shiny.
Synonyma
refine (Focuses on making small improvements for higher quality.)
Antonyma
ruin (To damage or spoil something instead of improving it.)
Kolokace
polish an essay
|polish a speech
|polish skills
Témata
communication
|arts
|education
|work
Příklady
- She spent hours polishing her presentation.
- You should polish your resume before applying for jobs.
- The director polished the script until it was perfect.
Učební příklady
- I polished my letter before sending it.
- He polishes his speech before the show.
- We polished our plan to make it better.
Podstatné jméno
B2
property
4
Refinement or elegance in style
A smooth and stylish quality in how someone looks or acts.
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse this with the verb 'to polish'; here it means elegance, not physical shining.
Synonyma
sophistication (Implies cultural knowledge and refinement.)
Antonyma
crudity (Lack of refinement or sophistication.)
Kolokace
social polish
|professional polish
Témata
appearance
|personality
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- 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.
Učební příklady
- 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.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'Polish' (adjective) with 'polish' (verb/noun); capitalization is key.
Synonyma
Polonian (Less common term relating to Polish diaspora communities.)
Antonyma
non-Polish (Not related to Poland or its people.)
Kolokace
Polish culture
|Polish language
Témata
geography
|culture
|core_vocabulary
|travel
Příklady
- She is studying Polish history.
- They enjoy Polish cuisine.
- The Polish flag is white and red.
Učební příklady
- I like Polish food.
- He speaks Polish very well.
- Warsaw is a Polish city.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
polish
IPA
GB/pˈɑlɪʃ/
US/pˈɑlɪʃ/
Slabiky a přízvuk
pol - ish (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (pol)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: polish
- Plural: polish, polishes
Verb
- Base: polish
- 3rd Person Singular: polishes
- Present Participle: polishing
- Past: polished
Příbuzná slova
Forms
Related words
polisher
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unpolished
adjective
Výrazy
polish off
1/pˈoʊlɪʃ ˈɔf/
phrasal verb
informal
Finish quickly and completely
To finish something fast, especially food or work.
Příklady
- 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.
Příklady
- 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.
Příklady
- Let's put the final polish on the report before we send it.
- The editor put the final polish on the manuscript.