clean
To remove dirt, marks, or unwanted substances from a place or object. It often involves using water, soap, or tools like brushes to make something tidy and hygienic.
예시
3 / 5I clean my bedroom every Saturday morning.
I tidy and wash my sleeping area every Saturday morning.
Employees are required to clean their workstations before leaving.
Staff must ensure their desks are free of dirt before they go home.
Let's clean this place up before Mom gets home.
Let's tidy this area before our mother arrives.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of a LEAN person using a broom to CLEAN a room.
빠른 퀴즈
Can you please help me ___ the kitchen after dinner?
정답!
정답은: clean
예시
I clean my bedroom every Saturday morning.
everydayI tidy and wash my sleeping area every Saturday morning.
Employees are required to clean their workstations before leaving.
formalStaff must ensure their desks are free of dirt before they go home.
Let's clean this place up before Mom gets home.
informalLet's tidy this area before our mother arrives.
The laboratory technicians must clean the glass slides to prevent contamination.
academicThe scientists must wash the equipment to avoid spreading bacteria.
The cleaning crew will clean the lobby every evening after business hours.
businessThe janitors will remove dirt from the entrance hall every night.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
clean as a whistle
perfectly clean or very honest
a clean break
a complete and sudden separation
keep it clean
to avoid using bad language or breaking rules
자주 혼동되는 단어
Wash usually implies using water, while clean is a general term for removing dirt with any method.
Clear means to remove objects from a space, while clean means to remove dirt from the surfaces.
사용 참고사항
Clean is a very versatile verb used for any task involving the removal of dirt. It is frequently paired with the particle 'up' (clean up) when referring to tidying a room or a mess.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often use the adjective 'clean' when they mean the verb, saying 'I am clean the room' instead of 'I am cleaning the room'.
암기 팁
Think of a LEAN person using a broom to CLEAN a room.
어원
Derived from the Old English word 'clæne', which originally meant 'pure' or 'clear'.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In many cultures, 'spring cleaning' is a common tradition of thoroughly cleaning a home at the beginning of the spring season.
빠른 퀴즈
Can you please help me ___ the kitchen after dinner?
정답!
정답은: clean
관련 문법 규칙
관련 어휘
Home 관련 단어
dining room
A1A specific room in a house or building used primarily for eating meals. It usually contains a large table and several chairs for family members and guests.
garage
A1A garage is a building or a part of a house where you keep cars or other vehicles to protect them. It can also be a place where a mechanic repairs cars or where people sell fuel.
basement
A1A basement is the lowest floor of a building, usually located partly or completely underground. It is commonly used for storage, laundry, or as an extra living space in a home.
balcony
A1A balcony is an outdoor platform that is attached to the upper floor of a building. It is usually surrounded by a low wall or railing for safety and is used for sitting or looking at the view.
porch
A1A porch is a covered structure attached to the entrance of a building. It typically has a roof and serves as a space to sit outside while being protected from rain or direct sun.
drawer
A1A drawer is a sliding, box-shaped container that is part of a piece of furniture like a desk or a dresser. It is used to store things like clothes, papers, or tools and can be pulled out to reach what is inside.
fridge
A1A fridge is a large kitchen appliance used to keep food and drinks cold so they stay fresh for longer. It is the shortened, most common name for a refrigerator used in daily life.
stove
A1A stove is a large piece of kitchen equipment used for cooking food. It provides heat through burners on the top or an enclosed space called an oven.
microwave
A1A microwave is a common kitchen appliance used to cook or heat food very quickly using electromagnetic waves. It is mostly used for reheating leftovers, defrosting frozen items, or making quick meals.
washing machine
A1A washing machine is a large household appliance used to wash clothes, towels, and linens automatically. It uses water, detergent, and mechanical action to clean fabrics during different timed cycles.
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