polish
gb/pˈɑlɪʃ/ us/pˈɑlɪʃ/
A2
Angol
~ 4900
kifényesít, políroz, fényezőszer, bútorápoló, cipőkrém, csiszol, finomít, tökéletesít, elegáns, kifinomultság, csiszoltság, elegancia, kifinomult, lengyel, lengyelül
IGE
A2
1
kifényesít
B1
políroz
B2
Használati minta:
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.
Példák tanulóknak
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.
Gyakori hiba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'polish' with 'clean'; cleaning removes dirt, but polishing makes something smooth and shiny.
Jelentés
Make smooth and shiny by rubbing
Szókapcsolatok
polish shoes
|polish furniture
|polish silver
|polish glass
Szinonimák
buff (Often used for polishing surfaces like shoes or cars, with a slightly more casual tone.)
Antonimák
scratch (Damages the surface instead of making it smooth and shiny.)
Témák
daily life
|cleaning
|crafts
|daily_life
|housing
Definíció
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.
FŐNÉV
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.
Példák tanulóknak
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.
Gyakori hiba:
Learners may confuse 'polish' (noun) with 'polish' (verb) in sentences; word order helps identify the meaning.
Jelentés
Substance for making surfaces shiny
Szókapcsolatok
shoe polish
|furniture polish
|nail polish
Szinonimák
wax (A type of polish, especially for wood or cars.)
Antonimák
abrasive (A substance that wears away surfaces instead of smoothing them.)
Témák
daily life
|cleaning
|daily_life
|housing
Definíció
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.
IGE
B2
3
Használati minta:
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.
Példák tanulóknak
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.
Gyakori hiba:
Learners may not realize this meaning is figurative; it does not involve making something physically shiny.
Jelentés
Improve quality or attractiveness
Szókapcsolatok
polish an essay
|polish a speech
|polish skills
Szinonimák
refine (Focuses on making small improvements for higher quality.)
Antonimák
ruin (To damage or spoil something instead of improving it.)
Témák
communication
|arts
|education
|work
Definíció
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.
FŐNÉV
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.
Példák tanulóknak
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.
Gyakori hiba:
Learners may confuse this with the verb 'to polish'; here it means elegance, not physical shining.
Jelentés
Refinement or elegance in style
Szókapcsolatok
social polish
|professional polish
Szinonimák
sophistication (Implies cultural knowledge and refinement.)
Antonimák
crudity (Lack of refinement or sophistication.)
Témák
appearance
|personality
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definíció
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.
Példák tanulóknak
I like Polish food.
Szeretem a lengyel ételeket.
He speaks Polish very well.
Nagyon jól beszél lengyelül.
Warsaw is a Polish city.
Gyakori hiba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'Polish' (adjective) with 'polish' (verb/noun); capitalization is key.
Jelentés
From or relating to Poland
Szókapcsolatok
Polish culture
|Polish language
Szinonimák
Polonian (Less common term relating to Polish diaspora communities.)
Antonimák
non-Polish (Not related to Poland or its people.)
Témák
geography
|culture
|core_vocabulary
|travel
Definíció
About Poland, its people, or its language.
Relating to Poland, its people, language, or culture.
Nyelvtan
Szótári alak
polish
IPA
GB/pˈɑlɪʃ/
US/pˈɑlɪʃ/
Szótagolás és hangsúly
pol - ish (2 szótag)
Stress on 1st syllable (pol)
Szóalakok
Noun
- Base: polish
- Plural: polish, polishes
Verb
- Base: polish
- 3rd Person Singular: polishes
- Present Participle: polishing
- Past: polished
Szócsalád
Forms
Related words
polisher
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unpolished
adjective
Kifejezések
polish off
1/pˈoʊlɪʃ ˈɔf/
phrasal verb
informal
Finish quickly and completely
To finish something fast, especially food or work.
Példák
- 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.
Példák
- 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.
Példák
- Let's put the final polish on the report before we send it.
- The editor put the final polish on the manuscript.