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(of a substance )物质 made pure by having other substances taken out of it 精炼的;提纯的;精制的 Avoid foods rich in fat or refined sugar. 避免摄入高脂或富含精制糖的食物。
Extra ExamplesMany foods are now refined to such an extent that the natural fibre is lost. 许多食物现在已经被提炼到失去天然纤维的程度。 The pieces were made with modern refined silver. 这些作品是用现代精制银制成的。
(of a person )人 polite, well educated and able to judge the quality of things; having the sort of manners that are considered typical of a high social class synonym cultured, genteel有礼貌的;优雅的;有教养的 Beneath his refined manners and superficial elegance the man was a snake. 在他优雅的举止和表面的优雅之下,这个人是一条蛇。