transcription, транскрипция: [ rɪfaɪnd ]
1.
A refined substance has been made pure by having other substances removed from it.
...refined sugar.
ADJ : usu ADJ n
2.
If you say that someone is refined , you mean that they are very polite and have good manners and good taste.
...refined and well-dressed ladies...
= genteel
ADJ
3.
If you describe a machine or a process as refined , you mean that it has been carefully developed and is therefore very efficient or elegant.
This technique is becoming more refined and more acceptable all the time.
ADJ