polished
gb/pˈɑlɪʃt/ us/pˈɑlɪʃt/
A2
อังกฤษ
~ 9600
polírozott, kifényesített, gondosan kidolgozott, csiszolt, profi, kifinomult, kifényesít, políroz, finomít, csiszol, tökéletesít
B1
1
polírozott
B2
รูปแบบการใช้:
[something] is polished
The polished wooden table reflected the light from the window.
A polírozott faasztal visszaverte az ablakon beáradó fényt.
He wore black polished shoes to the interview.
Fekete, kifényesített cipőt viselt az állásinterjún.
The museum’s floor was so polished that you could see your face in it.
Jewelry looks much better once it has a polished finish.
The hotel lobby had polished marble columns and steps.
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The kitchen floor is clean and polished.
A konyha padlója tiszta és kifényesített.
She put on her polished black shoes.
Felvette a kifényesített fekete cipőjét.
The spoon is polished and very bright.
The polished table looks new.
I like the look of polished wood.
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners sometimes confuse "polished" with "polite". "Polished" in this sense describes how a surface looks (smooth and shiny), not how a person behaves.
ความหมาย
smooth and shiny from rubbing
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
polished floor
|polished shoes
|polished wood
|polished marble
|highly polished
|polished surface
คำพ้องความหมาย
shiny (Very similar, but does not always suggest it was made that way by rubbing or cleaning.)
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glossy (Often used for surfaces with a smooth, reflective finish, especially photos, magazines, or paint.)
คำตรงข้าม
dull (Describes a surface that is not bright or shiny.)
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matte (Describes a surface that is flat and not shiny at all.)
หัวข้อ
daily life
|appearance
|household
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
คำจำกัดความ
Smooth and bright because it was cleaned or rubbed a lot.
Smooth and shiny because the surface has been rubbed, cleaned, or treated.
B2
2
รูปแบบการใช้:
[someone/something] is polished
The actors delivered a polished performance on opening night.
A színészek a bemutató estéjén csiszolt alakítást nyújtottak.
Her report was clear, concise, and very polished.
A jelentése világos, tömör és nagyon gondosan kidolgozott volt.
The startup’s pitch deck looked surprisingly polished for such a new company.
After several revisions, the article finally had a polished, professional tone.
The software still feels useful but not yet polished enough for release.
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The band gave a very polished show.
A zenekar nagyon profi műsort adott.
His talk was short, clear, and polished.
Az előadása rövid, világos és gondosan kidolgozott volt.
She wrote a polished essay for class.
After practice, their dance looked polished.
The movie has beautiful, polished visuals.
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners sometimes think "polished" only means "clean." In this sense it means the work or performance is very well prepared and finished, not physically cleaned.
ความหมาย
highly skillful and well-finished
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
polished performance
|polished presentation
|polished speech
|polished style
|polished writing
|polished final product
คำพ้องความหมาย
refined (Emphasizes that something has been improved by removing rough or weak parts.)
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professional (Highlights that something looks like it was done by an expert, often in a work setting.)
คำตรงข้าม
rough (Suggests something is not finished or carefully done.)
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amateurish (Suggests something looks like it was done by someone without much skill or experience.)
หัวข้อ
work
|art
|communication
|business
|core_vocabulary
คำจำกัดความ
Done very well and carefully, with no rough or weak parts.
Showing a high level of skill, care, and completeness; done in a smooth and professional way.
C1
FORMAL
3
kifinomult
B2
csiszolt
C1
รูปแบบการใช้:
[someone] is polished
He is a polished host who makes every guest feel welcome.
Kifinomult házigazda, aki minden vendéget szívesen látottnak éreztet.
Her polished manners impressed the interview panel.
Kifinomult modora lenyűgözte az interjúbizottságot.
Despite his young age, he is a polished and confident networker.
They expected polished behavior at such an exclusive event.
The diplomat was known for his polished, diplomatic phrasing.
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She is very polished at dinner.
Vacsoránál nagyon kifinomultan viselkedik.
He speaks in a calm, polished way.
Nyugodt, kifinomult módon beszél.
The manager is polite and polished with clients.
Her polished manners make people trust her.
They want a polished person for this job.
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners sometimes use "polished" instead of "polite" in everyday speech. "Polished" sounds more formal and suggests very high-level, smooth social behavior, not just basic politeness.
ความหมาย
having very refined manners
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
polished manners
|polished host
|polished gentleman
|polished speaker
|polished behavior
|polished social skills
คำพ้องความหมาย
cultivated (Stresses education and cultural refinement as well as polite behavior.)
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suave (Suggests smooth, confident politeness; sometimes hints at being too smooth or insincere.)
คำตรงข้าม
rough (Describes someone whose manners are basic or lacking refinement.)
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awkward (Describes someone who is not smooth or at ease in social situations.)
หัวข้อ
social
|character
|emotions
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
คำจำกัดความ
Very polite and smooth in the way you talk and act with other people.
Behaving in a very polite, controlled, and socially refined way.
คำกริยา
A2
4
kifényesít
B1
políroz
B2
รูปแบบการใช้:
[someone] polished [something]
She polished the table until it gleamed.
Addig fényesítette az asztalt, amíg csillogni nem kezdett.
He polished his shoes before the job interview.
Kifényesítette a cipőjét az állásinterjú előtt.
They polished the silverware for the holiday dinner.
The cleaner polished the hotel lobby floor every morning.
I polished the glass, but there are still a few marks on it.
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I polished the car yesterday.
Tegnap kifényesítettem az autót.
He polished his black shoes.
Kifényesítette a fekete cipőjét.
She polished the wooden desk.
We polished the glasses before the party.
They polished the floor after dinner.
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners sometimes use "cleaned" when they mean "polished." "Cleaned" means to remove dirt. "Polished" means to rub until the thing is smooth and shiny, which also usually cleans it.
ความหมาย
rubbed until smooth and shiny
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
polished the floor
|polished his shoes
|polished the table
|polished the silver
|carefully polished
|polished to a shine
คำพ้องความหมาย
shined (Common in everyday speech for shoes, floors, etc.; focuses on making something bright.)
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buffed (Often used for cars, metal, or nails; suggests polishing with a special tool or cloth.)
คำตรงข้าม
scratched (Damaged the surface instead of making it smooth.)
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dulled (Made the surface less bright or shiny.)
หัวข้อ
daily life
|household
|work
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
คำจำกัดความ
Past form of "polish": to rub something to make it smooth and bright.
Past tense and past participle of "polish": rubbed or cleaned something in order to make it smooth and shiny.
คำกริยา
B2
5
รูปแบบการใช้:
[someone] polished [something]
She polished her presentation the night before the conference.
A konferencia előtti estén még finomított a prezentációján.
The editor polished the article to make the argument clearer.
A szerkesztő finomított a cikken, hogy világosabb legyen az érvelés.
They polished the app’s design before showing it to investors.
He polished his résumé to highlight his recent experience.
We polished the training materials based on user feedback.
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I polished my email before I sent it.
Elküldés előtt még finomítottam az e-mailemen.
She polished her report to make it clear.
Finomított a beszámolóján, hogy világos legyen.
They polished the plan after the meeting.
He polished his speech many times.
We polished the story before we shared it.
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners sometimes only know the physical meaning of "polish" and miss this figurative use. In this sense, you polish ideas, writing, or plans, not physical surfaces.
ความหมาย
improved by careful small changes
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
polished the script
|polished the speech
|polished the design
|polished the text
|polished the presentation
|polished his résumé
คำพ้องความหมาย
refined (Emphasizes careful improvement by removing problems or rough parts.)
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perfected (Suggests improving something until it has no faults.)
คำตรงข้าม
ruined (Made something much worse or unusable instead of improving it.)
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roughened (Made something less smooth or finished, either literally or figuratively.)
หัวข้อ
work
|communication
|education
|business
|core_vocabulary
คำจำกัดความ
Made something better and more complete by fixing or changing small details.
Improved something by making small, careful changes, especially to make it more effective, attractive, or professional.
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รูปคำในพจนานุกรม
polished
IPA
GB/pˈɑlɪʃt/
US/pˈɑlɪʃt/
พยางค์และการเน้นเสียง
pol - ished (2 พยางค์)
Stress on 1st syllable (pol)
รูปคำ
Adjective
- Base: polished
กลุ่มคำที่เกี่ยวข้อง
Core family
polish
verb A2
Related words
polisher
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unpolished
adjective
วลีและสำนวน
a polished performance
1/ə pˈɑlɪʃt pɚfˈɔɹməns/
fixed phrase
very smooth, skillful performance
A show, talk, or act that looks very professional, with no clear mistakes.
ตัวอย่าง
- The band gave a polished performance in front of thousands of fans.
- Despite being nervous, she delivered a polished performance in the final round.
- The team put on a polished performance that impressed the judges.
polished manners
1/pˈɑlɪʃt mˈænɚz/
fixed phrase
formal
very polite, refined behavior
Very polite and smooth ways of speaking and acting with other people.
ตัวอย่าง
- Her polished manners made a strong impression at the formal dinner.
- He was known for his polished manners and calm, careful speech.
- In that culture, polished manners are highly valued in business meetings.
polished product
1/pˈɑlɪʃt pɹˈɑdʌkt/
fixed phrase
finished and refined result
A thing or result that is finished very well, with careful work on small details.
ตัวอย่าง
- The game still has bugs, but it’s already a very polished product.
- They turned the rough prototype into a polished product in six months.
- Investors want to see a polished product, not just an idea.
polished prose
1/pˈɑlɪʃt pɹˈoʊz/
fixed phrase
carefully edited, smooth writing
Writing that is very clear, smooth, and well edited.
ตัวอย่าง
- The novel is full of polished prose and vivid images.
- After several drafts, the article finally turned into polished prose.
- Editors helped the researcher turn rough notes into polished prose.
polished to perfection
1/pˈɑlɪʃt tə pɚfˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
improved until it seems perfect
Improved again and again until it looks or feels perfect.
ตัวอย่าง
- Her routine was polished to perfection by the time of the competition.
- The chef’s menu has been polished to perfection over many years.
- The design was polished to perfection before the launch.