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