verb🔗Share擦亮，磨光. 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."在陶瓷制作中，有时会在烧制前用石头摩擦陶器，进行抛光，使其表面光滑闪亮。appearancematerialstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share磨光，擦亮 To shine forth; to brighten; to become smooth and glossy, as from swelling or filling out; hence, to grow large."After a week of rain, the apple, still hanging on the tree, burnished under the afternoon sun, becoming rounder and redder. "连着下了一个星期的雨后，挂在树上的苹果在午后阳光的照耀下，变得圆润饱满，也更加红亮。appearanceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share美化，粉饰 (metaphoric) To make appear positive and highly respected."The charity organization hired a skilled public relations team to burnish its image after facing accusations of mismanaging donations. "在面临捐款管理不善的指控后，这家慈善机构聘请了一个精明的公关团队来美化他们的形象。appearancevalueattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Share磨光的，擦亮的 Polished, made shiny by rubbing (especially with a burnisher)."The old brass doorknob was burnished, reflecting the sunlight with a warm glow. "那个老旧的黄铜门把手被擦得锃亮，反射着阳光，散发出温暖的光芒。appearancestylematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Share光亮的，锃亮的 Blazing, bright."The sun beat down, making the metal of the school's roof a burnished gold. "烈日当空，将学校屋顶的金属晒得光亮如金。appearancecolorChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
