To temper and refine oneself; to strive for self-improvement and continuous progress in one's character and studies.
他深知学习如逆水行舟，不进则退，因此每天都砥砺琢磨，不断提升自己的能力。
He deeply understood that learning is like sailing against the current, where not advancing means falling behind; therefore, he constantly honed and refined himself, continuously improving his abilities.
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