verb🔗Share抛光，打磨，擦亮。 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，有时会用石头在烧制前打磨陶器，使其表面光滑发亮。appearancematerialactionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share磨光，擦亮，抛光. 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. "面包师从热烘烘的烤箱里拿出面包时，他的脸颊被热气熏得红光满面，亮了起来。appearancematerialprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share美化，润色。 (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. "丑闻发生后，这家公司聘请了一家公关公司，专门负责美化和润色公司形象。appearancevaluebusinessachievementqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share抛光, 擦亮. A polishing."The silver teapot received a final burnishing before being placed on the table. "银茶壶在放到桌上之前，又经过了最后一次抛光。appearancestylematerialprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
