buffed

/bʌf/ (bre, ipa) · /bʌf/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈbəf How to pronounce buff (audio)/ (ame, mw)

buffed — verb

  • buffedpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • buffeds3rd person singular
  • buffeding-ing form
  • buffededpast simple

1. rubbed a hard surface, such as metal, leather, or wood, with a soft cloth so tha

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

rubbed a hard surface, such as metal, leather, or wood, with a soft cloth so that it became smoother and shinier

例句

Talia buffed the brass doorknob until it caught the morning sunlight.

buffed + object + until + result

Pedro buffed his leather shoes with a soft cotton cloth before the wedding.

buffed + object + with + cloth

同義詞
  • polished

    the general everyday word for the same action; less suggestive of a final shine

  • shined

    informal American word, often used of shoes or metal

  • rubbed up

    more informal; focuses on the action rather than the glossy result

反義詞
  • scratched

    the opposite outcome — leaving marks rather than removing them

  • scuffed

    left dull marks on a surface, especially leather or floors

文法句型

buffed + object

buffed + object + with + cloth

buffed + object + until + result

用法筆記

Object is typically a hard surface that can take a shine: metal, leather, wood, glass, or a finished car body. Often pairs with 'with' for the tool (a cloth, a pad) and 'until' for the result. Distinguish from 'wiped' (just cleaning) or 'scrubbed' (using force and often water).

常見錯誤

❌She buffed at the table with a cloth.
✅She buffed the table with a cloth.
💡'buff' takes the surface as a direct object; do not insert 'at' before the object.
❌He buffed the kitchen floor with hot water.
✅He mopped the kitchen floor with hot water.
💡'buff' implies a soft dry cloth, not a wet method.

buffed — adjective