To painstakingly and repeatedly revise and refine a piece of writing or art over an extended period; to meticulously polish and perfect one's work over time.
这位诗人对自己的作品要求极高，常常月锻季炼，力求每一个字都达到炉火纯青的境界。
This poet has extremely high standards for their work, often meticulously refining it over a long period, striving for every word to reach a state of absolute perfection.
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Ancient
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