释义 |
reˈfinish, v. [re- 5 a.] trans. To apply a new finish to (a surface). Also absol. Hence reˈfinished ppl. a., reˈfinishing vbl. n.
1904F. T. Hodgson Up-to-Date Hardwood Finisher 191 (heading) Refinishing oak doors. 1934Amer. Home XI. 273/1 (heading) Floor refinishing is no afternoon tea. It's hard work. Ibid., Ready to be refinished, the first operation is to remove the old, original surface. 1950R. P. Kinney Compl. Bk. Furnit. Repairing & Refinishing xiii. 219 To refinish, if rusted, clean with coarse steel wool. 1962G. Grotz Furnit. Doctor viii. 143 Sandpaper is never used in refinishing because of the danger of it cutting through the finish. 1976Laurel (Montana) Outlook 23 June 19/5 (Advt.), Refinished walnut dining table. 1983Which? Oct. 447/3 Timber frames (and any sub-frames) will still need repainting or refinishing regularly. |