polish
gb/pˈɑlɪʃ/ us/pˈɑlɪʃ/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 4900
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ρήμα
A2
action
1
Make smooth and shiny by rubbing
To make something smooth and bright by rubbing it.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to polish [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'polish' with 'clean'; cleaning removes dirt, but polishing makes something smooth and shiny.
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.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
polish shoes
|polish furniture
|polish silver
|polish glass
Θέματα
daily life
|cleaning
|crafts
|daily_life
|housing
Παραδείγματα
- She spent the afternoon polishing the silverware.
- I need to polish my shoes before the meeting.
- He polished the wooden table until it gleamed.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I polish my shoes every week.
- She polishes the table with a soft cloth.
- We polish the car on Sundays.
Ουσιαστικό
A2
entity
2
Substance for making surfaces shiny
A cream or liquid that makes things smooth and bright.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse 'polish' (noun) with 'polish' (verb) in sentences; word order helps identify the meaning.
Συνώνυμα
wax (A type of polish, especially for wood or cars.)
Αντώνυμα
abrasive (A substance that wears away surfaces instead of smoothing them.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
shoe polish
|furniture polish
|nail polish
Θέματα
daily life
|cleaning
|daily_life
|housing
Παραδείγματα
- This shoe polish will protect the leather.
- She bought a new furniture polish for the dining table.
- Nail polish comes in many colors.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I use shoe polish to make my shoes look new.
- We need more furniture polish.
- Her nail polish is red.
Ρήμα
B2
action
3
Improve quality or attractiveness
To make something better and more perfect.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to polish [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may not realize this meaning is figurative; it does not involve making something physically shiny.
Συνώνυμα
refine (Focuses on making small improvements for higher quality.)
Αντώνυμα
ruin (To damage or spoil something instead of improving it.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
polish an essay
|polish a speech
|polish skills
Θέματα
communication
|arts
|education
|work
Παραδείγματα
- She spent hours polishing her presentation.
- You should polish your resume before applying for jobs.
- The director polished the script until it was perfect.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I polished my letter before sending it.
- He polishes his speech before the show.
- We polished our plan to make it better.
Ουσιαστικό
B2
property
4
Refinement or elegance in style
A smooth and stylish quality in how someone looks or acts.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse this with the verb 'to polish'; here it means elegance, not physical shining.
Συνώνυμα
sophistication (Implies cultural knowledge and refinement.)
Αντώνυμα
crudity (Lack of refinement or sophistication.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
social polish
|professional polish
Θέματα
appearance
|personality
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'Polish' (adjective) with 'polish' (verb/noun); capitalization is key.
Συνώνυμα
Polonian (Less common term relating to Polish diaspora communities.)
Αντώνυμα
non-Polish (Not related to Poland or its people.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
Polish culture
|Polish language
Θέματα
geography
|culture
|core_vocabulary
|travel
Παραδείγματα
- She is studying Polish history.
- They enjoy Polish cuisine.
- The Polish flag is white and red.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I like Polish food.
- He speaks Polish very well.
- Warsaw is a Polish city.
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.