Esp. of a theory, argument, etc.: elaborated to such a degree as to be insubstantial or unconvincing; excessively subtle, refined, or precise.
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释义 | the mind > attention and judgement > judgement or decision > discernment, discrimination > [adjective] > with delicacy > often excessive (4) fine-spun1611 Esp. of a theory, argument, etc.: elaborated to such a degree as to be insubstantial or unconvincing; excessively subtle, refined, or precise. over-refined1709 Excessively refined. over-refining1761 That over-refines. alembicated1786 Produced as if in an alembic; distilled; refined; esp. (of language, ideas, etc.) over-refined, excessively subtle. |
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