Question:
My dictionary says to knead, polish, mature, elaborate, draw up and frame. I'm confused. Please explained this word's meanings and in what contexts they are used in. Example sentences would be much appreciated.
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Answer:
1 〔粉や餡(あん)などをこねる〕knead; 〔粘土などを〕temper
粉を練る
knead dough
絵の具を油で練る
temper paint with oil
2 〔絹を煮る〕gloss, give a gloss ((to)); 〔絹を灰汁(あく)で煮て〕soften
練り［練らない］絹
glossed [unglossed] silk
3 ⇒ねりあるく(練り歩く)
II
1 〔念入りに仕上げる〕
文章を練る
polish one's writing
計画を練る
work on a plan／consider a plan carefully
構想を練る
develop [work out] an idea
演説の言葉を練る
polish the wording of a speech
2 〔修養する〕train
君は胆力を練る必要がある
You must build up your courage.
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