refinerefineD.J.:[riˈfain]K.K.:[rɪˈfaɪn]vt.1.■精炼; 精制; 使纯净They refine sugar using this way.他们用这种方法精制糖。The purpose of oil refinery is to refine crude petroleum.炼油厂的主要工作是提炼原油。2.■使文雅高尚; 使去掉粗俗言行; 使变得完善He has refined his taste and manners.他已使自己的趣味爱好和举止仪态变得高雅完美。