finesse
noun [ U ] uk/fɪˈnes/ us/fɪˈnes/
(高超的)技艺,技巧
great skill or style
It was a disappointing performance that lacked finesse. 表演者技艺平平,令人失望。
Synonym: delicacy
finesse
verb [ T ] uk/fɪˈnes/ us/fɪˈnes/
巧妙地应对;用策略对付
to deal with a situation or a person in a skilful and often slightly dishonest way
She finessed the interview by playing down her lack of experience and talking about her long-standing interest in the field. 她对自己的经验不足轻描淡写,转而谈论自己对该领域长久以来的兴趣,就这样巧妙地把采访应对过去了。
使…达到最好状态
to improve something so it is the best it can possibly be
After they'd finessed the software, they followed the people using it for several months. 他们在改善软件后跟踪了用户好几个月的时间。