scrub
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
3 / 5The kitchen floor is very dirty, so it needs a good scrub.
The kitchen floor is very dirty, so it needs a good scrub.
The hospital policy requires a surgical scrub before entering the operating room.
The hospital policy requires a surgical scrub before entering the operating room.
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
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
The kitchen floor is very dirty, so it needs a good scrub.
everydayThe kitchen floor is very dirty, so it needs a good scrub.
The hospital policy requires a surgical scrub before entering the operating room.
formalThe hospital policy requires a surgical scrub before entering the operating room.
Give that pot a quick scrub so we can use it for the soup.
informalGive that pot a quick scrub so we can use it for the soup.
The laboratory results showed that a mechanical scrub removed 99% of surface bacteria.
academicThe laboratory results showed that a mechanical scrub removed 99% of surface bacteria.
Our cleaning contract includes a monthly deep scrub of the office lobby tiles.
businessOur cleaning contract includes a monthly deep scrub of the office lobby tiles.
词族
常见搭配
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
A shrub is a small bush or plant, while a scrub is an act of cleaning.
A scrap is a small piece of something or to discard, while a scrub involves cleaning.
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.
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).
记忆技巧
Think of the 'S' in Scrub as 'Strong cleaning' or 'Soap and Sponge'.
词源
Derived from the Middle Low German 'schrubben' or Dutch 'schrobben', meaning to rub or scrub.
语法模式
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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