polish
gb/pˈɑlɪʃ/ us/pˈɑlɪʃ/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 4900
kifényesít, políroz, fényezőszer, bútorápoló, cipőkrém, csiszol, finomít, tökéletesít, elegáns, kifinomultság, csiszoltság, elegancia, kifinomult, lengyel, lengyelül
ΡΉΜΑ
A2
1
kifényesít
B1
políroz
B2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to polish [something]
She spent the afternoon polishing the silverware.
Az egész délutánt az ezüstnemű kifényesítésével töltötte.
I need to polish my shoes before the meeting.
Ki kell fényesítenem a cipőmet a megbeszélés előtt.
He polished the wooden table until it gleamed.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
I polish my shoes every week.
Minden héten kifényesítem a cipőmet.
She polishes the table with a soft cloth.
Puha ronggyal fényesíti ki az asztalt.
We polish the car on Sundays.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'polish' with 'clean'; cleaning removes dirt, but polishing makes something smooth and shiny.
Σημασία
Make smooth and shiny by rubbing
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
polish shoes
|polish furniture
|polish silver
|polish glass
Συνώνυμα
buff (Often used for polishing surfaces like shoes or cars, with a slightly more casual tone.)
Αντώνυμα
scratch (Damages the surface instead of making it smooth and shiny.)
Θέματα
daily life
|cleaning
|crafts
|daily_life
|housing
Ορισμός
To make something smooth and bright by rubbing it.
To make a surface smooth and shiny by rubbing it, often with a cloth or special substance.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
A2
2
This shoe polish will protect the leather.
Ez a cipőkrém megvédi a bőrt.
She bought a new furniture polish for the dining table.
Vett egy új bútorápolót az étkezőasztalhoz.
Nail polish comes in many colors.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
I use shoe polish to make my shoes look new.
Cipőkrémet használok, hogy a cipőm újnak nézzen ki.
We need more furniture polish.
Több bútorápolóra van szükségünk.
Her nail polish is red.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse 'polish' (noun) with 'polish' (verb) in sentences; word order helps identify the meaning.
Σημασία
Substance for making surfaces shiny
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
shoe polish
|furniture polish
|nail polish
Συνώνυμα
wax (A type of polish, especially for wood or cars.)
Αντώνυμα
abrasive (A substance that wears away surfaces instead of smoothing them.)
Θέματα
daily life
|cleaning
|daily_life
|housing
Ορισμός
A cream or liquid that makes things smooth and bright.
A substance, such as a cream or liquid, used to make a surface smooth and shiny when rubbed on it.
ΡΉΜΑ
B2
3
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to polish [something]
She spent hours polishing her presentation.
Órákat töltött a prezentációja csiszolásával.
You should polish your resume before applying for jobs.
Érdemes még csiszolnod az önéletrajzodon, mielőtt állásokra jelentkezel.
The director polished the script until it was perfect.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
I polished my letter before sending it.
Még csiszoltam a levelemen, mielőtt elküldtem.
He polishes his speech before the show.
A fellépés előtt még csiszolja a beszédét.
We polished our plan to make it better.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may not realize this meaning is figurative; it does not involve making something physically shiny.
Σημασία
Improve quality or attractiveness
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
polish an essay
|polish a speech
|polish skills
Συνώνυμα
refine (Focuses on making small improvements for higher quality.)
Αντώνυμα
ruin (To damage or spoil something instead of improving it.)
Θέματα
communication
|arts
|education
|work
Ορισμός
To make something better and more perfect.
To improve something, such as writing, a performance, or skills, to make it more attractive, impressive, or effective.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B2
4
Her speech had the polish of a seasoned politician.
A beszéde egy rutinos politikus csiszoltságát tükrözte.
The restaurant's decor had an urban polish.
Az étterem berendezése nagyvárosi eleganciát sugárzott.
He lacks the social polish needed for diplomacy.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
Her dress has polish and style.
A ruhája elegáns és stílusos.
He speaks with polish in public.
Nyilvánosság előtt csiszoltan beszél.
The room has polish and beauty.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse this with the verb 'to polish'; here it means elegance, not physical shining.
Σημασία
Refinement or elegance in style
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
social polish
|professional polish
Συνώνυμα
sophistication (Implies cultural knowledge and refinement.)
Αντώνυμα
crudity (Lack of refinement or sophistication.)
Θέματα
appearance
|personality
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
A smooth and stylish quality in how someone looks or acts.
A high level of refinement, sophistication, or elegance in manner, style, or presentation.
A2
5
She is studying Polish history.
Lengyel történelmet tanul.
They enjoy Polish cuisine.
Szeretik a lengyel konyhát.
The Polish flag is white and red.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
I like Polish food.
Szeretem a lengyel ételeket.
He speaks Polish very well.
Nagyon jól beszél lengyelül.
Warsaw is a Polish city.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'Polish' (adjective) with 'polish' (verb/noun); capitalization is key.
Σημασία
From or relating to Poland
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
Polish culture
|Polish language
Συνώνυμα
Polonian (Less common term relating to Polish diaspora communities.)
Αντώνυμα
non-Polish (Not related to Poland or its people.)
Θέματα
geography
|culture
|core_vocabulary
|travel
Ορισμός
About Poland, its people, or its language.
Relating to Poland, its people, language, or culture.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
polish
IPA
GB/pˈɑlɪʃ/
US/pˈɑlɪʃ/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
pol - ish (2 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (pol)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: polish
- Plural: polish, polishes
Verb
- Base: polish
- 3rd Person Singular: polishes
- Present Participle: polishing
- Past: polished
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
Related words
polisher
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unpolished
adjective
Εκφράσεις
polish off
1/pˈoʊlɪʃ ˈɔf/
phrasal verb
informal
Finish quickly and completely
To finish something fast, especially food or work.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- Let's put the final polish on the report before we send it.
- The editor put the final polish on the manuscript.