to hone
01
磨く, 向上させる
to perfect or improve something, such as a skill or ability
Transitive: to hone a skill or quality
例
Practice and training help athletes hone their skills for peak performance.
練習とトレーニングは、アスリートが最高のパフォーマンスのためにスキルを磨くのに役立ちます。
Writers often hone their craft through continuous writing and editing.
作家はしばしば継続的な執筆と編集を通じて技術を磨きます。
02
研ぐ, 鋭くする
to sharpen a blade or edge using a tool specifically designed for sharpening
Transitive: to hone a blade or edge
例
The chef regularly hones his knives to maintain their sharpness.
シェフは定期的にナイフを研ぎ、切れ味を維持しています。
After each use, the carpenter hones the edge of his chisel for precision.
使用するたびに、大工は精度のために鑿の刃を研ぎます。
Hone
01
a fine-grained whetstone used for sharpening cutting tools
例
The blacksmith used a hone to sharpen his blade.
He kept a small hone in his workshop for touching up knives.
