scrub

pronunciation

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  • vt.& vi.
    用力擦洗,刷洗
    取消(原有安排)
  • vt.
    对…不予考虑,取消
    使净化,用力擦洗
  • n.
    灌木丛,矮树丛
    矮小的人
    擦,擦洗

Word Origin

scrub 刷洗,擦洗,灌木丛

来自 shrub 拼写变体,词义由灌木引申为扫帚,刷子,刷洗,擦洗等。比较 broom,扫帚,原 义为灌木。

Example

1. Regularly scrub them to make sure germs aren 't germinating .
经常擦洗垃圾桶,确保细菌不会滋生。
2. Scrub jays can trick you , researchers say .
研究者发现,灌木丛里的鸟儿也能把你骗到。
3. Light some candles ; use some salts or a gentle scrub on your body .
点些蜡烛,抹上浴盐,轻轻擦拭着自己的身体。
4. Grip the toothbrush like a pencil so you won 't scrub too hard .
像拿铅笔一样握着牙刷,这样你就不会刷得太厉害了。
5. Scrub your hands thoroughly with hot , soapy water before and after handling raw seafood .
在处理生海鲜前后记得用热肥皂水彻底搓洗你的双手。

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