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