音标：[rɪ'faɪnmənts] ；

n. （生活）风雅; 精炼( refinement的复数形式 ); 改良品; 细微的改良; 优雅或高贵的动作

n. a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
n. the result of improving something
n. the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)

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