How is the word полировать translated from Russian to English

English translation
burnish
verb

Отшлифовать поверхность, натирая до блеска

To polish a surface by rubbing until it shines

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  • Она использовала мягкую ткань, чтобы полировать столовые приборы до блеска. — She used a soft cloth to burnish the silverware until it gleamed.

  • Компания наняла PR-агентство, чтобы улучшить свой публичный имидж после скандала. — The company hired a PR firm to burnish its public image after the scandal.

  • Отполируй медную кастрюлю, прежде чем вешать её. — Burnish the copper pot before you hang it up.

  • Бестселлер помог усилить её репутацию учёного. — A bestselling book helped burnish her reputation as a scholar.

  • В мастерской каждый поднос будут полировать вручную. — The workshop will burnish each tray by hand.

  • Неужели ещё одна награда усилит бренд? — Will another award really burnish the brand?

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