Refinement

(noun.) the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste; 'a man of intellectual refinement'; 'he is remembered for his generosity and civilization'.

(noun.) the result of improving something; 'he described a refinement of this technique'.

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• He was a man of such rigid refinement, that he would have starved rather than have dined without a white neckcloth. 威廉·梅克比斯·萨克雷. 名利场.
• He professed both to abominate and despise all mystery, refinement, and intrigue, either in a prince or a minister. 乔纳森·斯威夫特. 格列佛游记.
• It was evident that these self-thought supermen were far inferior to the red men of Barsoom in refinement and in chivalry. 埃德加·赖斯·巴勒斯. 火星战神.
• There had been a softening of manners and a general refinement since the days of Julius C?sar. 赫伯特·乔治·威尔斯. 世界史纲.
• Indeed, through this very loophole of character, the reality, depth, genuineness of that refinement may be ascertained. 夏洛蒂·勃朗特. 雪莉.
• It is remarkable that her carelessness never compromises her refinement. 夏洛蒂·勃朗特. 雪莉.
• The net result of this work was the general type of machine of which the well-known phonograph of today is a refinement evolved through many years of sustained experiment and improvement. 弗兰克·刘易斯·戴尔. 爱迪生的生平和发明.
• The tinge of unpretentious, inoffensive vulgarity in Mrs. Vincy gave more effect to Rosamond's refinement, which was beyond what Lydgate had expected. 乔治·艾略特. 米德尔马契.
• Her exquisite superiority and innate refinement ought, one would think, to scare impertinence from her very idea. 夏洛蒂·勃朗特. 维莱特.
• Subsequent improvements and developments of the Jacquard loom have carried its work to great nicety and refinement of action. Edward W. Byrn. 十九世纪发明进展.
• Whoever expects refinement in _me_ will be disappointed. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 艰难时事.
• To speak truth, there has been to me in this matter a refinement of enjoyment I would not make vulgar by communication. 夏洛蒂·勃朗特. 维莱特.
• One should be sorry to see greater pride or refinement in the teacher of a school, Harriet. 简·奥斯汀. 爱玛.
• Such want of liberality towards a foreigner on the part of a lady of her education and refinement surprised me. 威尔基·柯林斯. 白衣女人.
• The gross feasting, animal indulgence, and vulgar display of the earlier days of Roman prosperity were now tempered by a certain refinement. 赫伯特·乔治·威尔斯. 世界史纲.
• I consider it as one of the first refinements of polished society. 简·奥斯汀. 傲慢与偏见.
• Moreover, the curriculum must be planned with reference to placing essentials first, and refinements second. 约翰·杜威. 民主与教育.
• Ward Leonard, installed the meters and became meter man, in order that he might study in every intimate detail the improvements and refinements necessary in that branch of the industry. 弗兰克·刘易斯·戴尔. 爱迪生的生平和发明.
• There are numerous modern refinements which have contributed materially to the present-day popularity of the motorcycle that are worthy of special note. 佚名. 神奇的知识之书.
• Then you would not approve of Syracusan dinners, and the refinements of Sicilian cookery? 柏拉图. 理想国.
• These are among the refinements of practice coincidental with the advance of the art. 弗兰克·刘易斯·戴尔. 爱迪生的生平和发明.
• The powerful, easy-riding machines of today with their many refinements are truly marvelous pieces of mechanism. 佚名. 神奇的知识之书.
• The denizens of the forest cannot, of course, expect to participate in the refinements of the land of the Free. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 大卫·科波菲尔.
• Though Lucy was untaught, her mother's conversation and manners gave her a taste for refinements superior to her present situation. 玛丽·雪莱. 最后一个人.
• Improved clutches, gear ratios which permit varying speeds, double-braking systems and electric lights are present-day refinements which add zest to the sport of motorcycling. 佚名. 神奇的知识之书.
• Expect refinements of perceptionmiracles of intuition, and realize disappointment. 夏洛蒂·勃朗特. 维莱特.

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