verb🔗Share磨く, 研磨するTo make smooth or shiny by rubbing; to polish; to shine."In pottery, a stone is sometimes used to burnish a pot before firing, giving it a smooth, shiny look."陶器では、焼成前に滑らかで光沢のある外観にするために、石を使って壺を磨くことがあります。appearancematerialactionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share磨く, 光る, 艶を出すTo shine forth; to brighten; to become smooth and glossy, as from swelling or filling out; hence, to grow large."The baker's cheeks were burnishing with heat as he pulled the bread from the hot oven. "パン職人の頬は、熱いオーブンからパンを取り出すと熱で光っていた。appearancematerialprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share磨きをかける, 向上させる(metaphoric) To make appear positive and highly respected."The company hired a public relations firm to focus on burnishing its image after the environmental scandal. "その会社は、環境スキャンダルの後、イメージを向上させることに焦点を当てるために、広報会社を雇いました。appearancevaluebusinessachievementqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share研磨, 磨きA polishing."The silver teapot received a final burnishing before being placed on the table. "銀のティーポットは、テーブルに置かれる前に最終的な磨きを受けました。appearancestylematerialprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading