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