the process of removing impurities or unwanted elements from a substance
精炼;精制,提纯
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the refinement of uranium .铀的提纯。
 
the improvement or clarification of something by the making of small changes
精细加工
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this gross figure needs considerable refinement 这一粗略的数字需作大量的加工
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[count noun]
recent refinements to production techniques .近期对生产技术的改进。
 
cultured elegance in behaviour or manner
(举止的)高雅,优雅;有教养
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her carefully cultivated veneer of refinement .她精心修炼出来的高雅外表。
 
sophisticated and superior good taste
高雅情趣
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the refinement of Hellenistic art .古希腊艺术的高品位。
 
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refinementn.精炼;精制;提纯;有教养;精细加工;高雅;优雅;高雅情趣
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retirementn.退休;退职;退役;退庭表决;引退;退隐;退休生活;退庭表决时间;停止参赛;退隐处