early 14c., from Old French burniss- present participle stem of burnir, metathesis of brunir "to shine, gleam, sparkle" (trans.), "to polish, make sparkle, make bright, shine," from brun "brown; polished," from Frankish or some other Germanic source (compare Old High German brun, Old Norse brunn "bright, polished; brown;" see brown (adj.)). The connection to "brown" might be explained if the original objects in mind were wooden ones. Related: Burnished; burnishing.
双语例句
1. The European Parliament badly needs a president who can burnish its image.
欧洲议会急需一位能改善其声望的主席。
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2. Such bipartisanship will do something to burnish his reputation as a reformer.
这样的两党合作将对凸显布什作为改革者的声誉或有助益.
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3. Act well with vitamin B, can maintain the burnish of the hair.
和维生素B一起作用, 可保持头发的光泽.
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4. Many people, fearful for their jobs, are trying to burnish their contacts at other firms.
许多人因为担心自己的工作, 正在努力抹去和其他公司接触的痕迹.
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5. But GlaxoSmithKline is taking a step in Europe that may burnish its image.
