汉英词典
Chinese-English Dictionary
MEANING OF 爐火純青
爐火純青 (炉火纯青)
lit. the stove fire has turned bright green (allusion to Daoist alchemy) (idiom) / fig. (of an art, a technique etc) brought to the point of perfection
Taoists refine alchemy, thinking that it is successful if the furnace emits a pure blue flame / It was later used as a metaphor for Kung Fu to reach the state of proficiency and perfection
传说道家炼丹,至炉火发出纯青的颜色乃炼成功◇比喻学艺、修养达到纯熟完美的境界老来文章退去了火气,显得炉火纯青了。
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EXAMPLE SENTENCES

他的绘画技巧炉火纯青,人们极为钦佩。

People are most impressed by his painting skill.

但是,显而易见,如果你自身具备艺术素养,便能够磨炼得炉火纯青

But obviously, if you have it in you, it can be honed to perfection.

我一直认为她是个很好的诗人,她对英语的掌握真是炉火纯青

I've always thought she was a beautiful poet. Her grasp of the English language is magnificent.

为了加强党纪他们不惜倾众议院之力,并奖动员基干的工夫练的炉火纯青

They brought state-of-the-art technology to the task of mobilizing their base, and centralized power in the House of Representatives in order to enhance party discipline.

我这只可怜的、无辜的老鸟骂人的本领炉火纯青,没有比它更聪明的了,你要明白这一点。

Here's this poor old innocent bird o 'mine swearing blue fire, and none the wiser, you may lay to that.

多勃雷宁机敏而又训练有素,态度温和而行动谨慎,他以炉火纯青的技巧往来于华盛顿的上层社会。

Subtle and disciplIned, warm In his demeanor while wary In his conduct, DobrynIn moved through the upper echelons of WashIngton with consummate skill.