polish
gb/pˈɑlɪʃ/ us/pˈɑlɪʃ/
A2
英語
~ 4900
語義
0件の語義
動詞
A2
action
1
Make smooth and shiny by rubbing
To make something smooth and bright by rubbing it.
用法パターン：
to polish [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'polish' with 'clean'; cleaning removes dirt, but polishing makes something smooth and shiny.
類義語
buff (Often used for polishing surfaces like shoes or cars, with a slightly more casual tone.)
対義語
scratch (Damages the surface instead of making it smooth and shiny.)
コロケーション
polish shoes
|polish furniture
|polish silver
|polish glass
テーマ
daily life
|cleaning
|crafts
|daily_life
|housing
例文
- She spent the afternoon polishing the silverware.
- I need to polish my shoes before the meeting.
- He polished the wooden table until it gleamed.
学習者向け例文
- I polish my shoes every week.
- She polishes the table with a soft cloth.
- We polish the car on Sundays.
名詞
A2
entity
2
Substance for making surfaces shiny
A cream or liquid that makes things smooth and bright.
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse 'polish' (noun) with 'polish' (verb) in sentences; word order helps identify the meaning.
類義語
wax (A type of polish, especially for wood or cars.)
対義語
abrasive (A substance that wears away surfaces instead of smoothing them.)
コロケーション
shoe polish
|furniture polish
|nail polish
テーマ
daily life
|cleaning
|daily_life
|housing
例文
- This shoe polish will protect the leather.
- She bought a new furniture polish for the dining table.
- Nail polish comes in many colors.
学習者向け例文
- I use shoe polish to make my shoes look new.
- We need more furniture polish.
- Her nail polish is red.
動詞
B2
action
3
Improve quality or attractiveness
To make something better and more perfect.
用法パターン：
to polish [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners may not realize this meaning is figurative; it does not involve making something physically shiny.
類義語
refine (Focuses on making small improvements for higher quality.)
対義語
ruin (To damage or spoil something instead of improving it.)
コロケーション
polish an essay
|polish a speech
|polish skills
テーマ
communication
|arts
|education
|work
例文
- She spent hours polishing her presentation.
- You should polish your resume before applying for jobs.
- The director polished the script until it was perfect.
学習者向け例文
- I polished my letter before sending it.
- He polishes his speech before the show.
- We polished our plan to make it better.
名詞
B2
property
4
Refinement or elegance in style
A smooth and stylish quality in how someone looks or acts.
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse this with the verb 'to polish'; here it means elegance, not physical shining.
類義語
sophistication (Implies cultural knowledge and refinement.)
対義語
crudity (Lack of refinement or sophistication.)
コロケーション
social polish
|professional polish
テーマ
appearance
|personality
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'Polish' (adjective) with 'polish' (verb/noun); capitalization is key.
類義語
Polonian (Less common term relating to Polish diaspora communities.)
対義語
non-Polish (Not related to Poland or its people.)
コロケーション
Polish culture
|Polish language
テーマ
geography
|culture
|core_vocabulary
|travel
例文
- She is studying Polish history.
- They enjoy Polish cuisine.
- The Polish flag is white and red.
学習者向け例文
- I like Polish food.
- He speaks Polish very well.
- Warsaw is a Polish city.
文法
辞書形
polish
IPA
GB/pˈɑlɪʃ/
US/pˈɑlɪʃ/
音節・強勢
pol - ish （2音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (pol)
活用形
Noun
- Base: polish
- Plural: polish, polishes
Verb
- Base: polish
- 3rd Person Singular: polishes
- Present Participle: polishing
- Past: polished
関連語
Forms
Related words
polisher
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unpolished
adjective
表現
polish off
1/pˈoʊlɪʃ ˈɔf/
phrasal verb
informal
Finish quickly and completely
To finish something fast, especially food or work.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- Let's put the final polish on the report before we send it.
- The editor put the final polish on the manuscript.