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scrub

/skrʌb/

A scrub is the act of cleaning something by rubbing it hard with a brush, cloth, or soap. It often refers to a thorough cleaning of a surface like a floor, wall, or your own skin.

أمثلة

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1

The kitchen floor is very dirty, so it needs a good scrub.

The kitchen floor is very dirty, so it needs a good scrub.

2

The hospital policy requires a surgical scrub before entering the operating room.

The hospital policy requires a surgical scrub before entering the operating room.

3

Give that pot a quick scrub so we can use it for the soup.

Give that pot a quick scrub so we can use it for the soup.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
scrub
Verb
scrub
صفة
scrubbed
مرتبط
scrubber
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the 'S' in Scrub as 'Strong cleaning' or 'Soap and Sponge'.

اختبار سريع

The table is very sticky; please give it a good ____.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: scrub

أمثلة

1

The kitchen floor is very dirty, so it needs a good scrub.

everyday

The kitchen floor is very dirty, so it needs a good scrub.

2

The hospital policy requires a surgical scrub before entering the operating room.

formal

The hospital policy requires a surgical scrub before entering the operating room.

3

Give that pot a quick scrub so we can use it for the soup.

informal

Give that pot a quick scrub so we can use it for the soup.

4

The laboratory results showed that a mechanical scrub removed 99% of surface bacteria.

academic

The laboratory results showed that a mechanical scrub removed 99% of surface bacteria.

5

Our cleaning contract includes a monthly deep scrub of the office lobby tiles.

business

Our cleaning contract includes a monthly deep scrub of the office lobby tiles.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
scrub
Verb
scrub
صفة
scrubbed
مرتبط
scrubber

تلازمات شائعة

give something a scrub to clean something by rubbing it
deep scrub a very thorough and intense cleaning
floor scrub the act of cleaning a floor with a brush
sugar scrub a beauty product used to clean and smooth skin
thorough scrub a complete and careful cleaning

العبارات الشائعة

give it a good scrub

clean it very well by rubbing

scrub up

to wash one's hands and arms thoroughly

scrub suit

the clothes worn by doctors during surgery

يُخلط عادةً مع

scrub vs shrub

A shrub is a small bush or plant, while a scrub is an act of cleaning.

scrub vs scrap

A scrap is a small piece of something or to discard, while a scrub involves cleaning.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

In a home context, 'scrub' as a noun is most frequently used with the verb 'give' (e.g., 'give the floor a scrub'). It implies a level of physical effort greater than just wiping or washing.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners sometimes use 'scrub' for light cleaning; remember it specifically means cleaning with force or a rough tool. Avoid confusing the singular noun 'scrub' (cleaning act) with the plural 'scrubs' (medical clothing).

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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the 'S' in Scrub as 'Strong cleaning' or 'Soap and Sponge'.

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أصل الكلمة

Derived from the Middle Low German 'schrubben' or Dutch 'schrobben', meaning to rub or scrub.

أنماط نحوية

Countable noun (singular: scrub, plural: scrubs) Commonly used in the pattern: give + noun + a scrub Can function as an uncountable noun when referring to a type of beauty product
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السياق الثقافي

In many Western cultures, a 'body scrub' is a common spa treatment for skin exfoliation.

اختبار سريع

The table is very sticky; please give it a good ____.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: scrub

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