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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.

例句

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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.

词族

名词
scrub
Verb
scrub
形容词
scrubbed
相关
scrubber
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记忆技巧

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

快速测验

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

正确!

正确答案是: scrub

例句

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.

词族

名词
scrub
Verb
scrub
形容词
scrubbed
相关
scrubber

常见搭配

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

常用短语

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

容易混淆的词

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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使用说明

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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常见错误

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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记忆技巧

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

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词源

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

语法模式

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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文化背景

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

快速测验

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

正确!

正确答案是: scrub

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