burnishes
v. 擦亮(金属等),磨光( burnish的第三人称单数 ); 被擦亮,磨光
To burnish the image of someone or something means to improve their image.
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。
This metal burnishes well.
这种金属容易擦亮.
The stone burnishes well.
这种石头容易磨光.