| 释义 |
scrub
[skrʌb] verb (-bb-)
CLEAN 清理
intransitive or transitive
■to rub something hard in order to clean it, especially using a stiff brush, soap and water （尤指用硬刷、肥皂和水）擦洗，刷洗•She scrubbed (at) the mark on the wall for ages, but it wouldn't come off.她花了很长时间擦洗墙上的印迹，但仍然没有擦掉。 •[+ obj + adj] He scrubbed the old saucepan clean, and it looked as good as new.他把旧的平底锅擦得很干净，看起来像新的一样。
[skrʌb] verb (-bb-)
STOP 停止
transitive (US usually scratch) informal
■to decide not to do something you had planned to do; cancel 取消（原计划）•We had to scrub our plans when I lost my job.我失业了，我们不得不取消计划。
[skrʌb] verb (-bb-)
Phrasal Verbs scrub up
■If a doctor scrubs up, they wash their hands and arms very thoroughly before performing a medical operation. （医生在做手术前）仔细擦洗手和手臂
scrub up well UK informal approving
■said about someone when they have made an effort to make their appearance as tidy and pleasant as possible and they look very attractive and stylish 注重仪表，外表光鲜•Mary scrubs up well.玛丽总是打扮得漂漂亮亮的。
[skrʌb] noun
PLANTS 植物
uncountable
■(an area of land covered with) short trees and bushes, growing on dry ground of low quality 灌木丛（地带）
[skrʌb] noun
CLEAN 清理
only singular
■when you rub something hard in order to clean it, especially using a stiff brush, soap and water （尤指用硬刷、肥皂和水）擦洗，刷洗•Children, give your hands a good scrub and come and get your dinner!孩子们，把手洗干净，然后来吃饭！ |