新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

scrub

英  [skrʌb]
    

[NOUN, VERB]

    NOUN. 名词
  • scrubs

    1[SING 单数型名词] 用力刷洗

    A scrub is the action of rubbing something hard in order to clean it, using a stiff brush and water.

    双语例句

    例:

    The walls needed a good scrub.

    这些墙面需要好好刷洗一下。

    2[U 不可数名词] (尤指少雨地区的)矮灌木丛

    Scrub consists of low trees and bushes, especially in an area that has very little rain.

    双语例句

    例:

    There is an area of scrub and woodland beside the railway.

    那条铁路旁边有一片矮灌木丛和林地。

    VERB. 动词
  • scrubs , scrubbing , scrubbed

    1[T 及物动词] 用力刷洗

    If you scrub something, you rub it hard in order to clean it, using a stiff brush and water.

    双语例句

    例:

    Surgeons began to scrub their hands and arms with soap and water before operating.

    外科医生们在手术前开始用肥皂和水清洗他们的手和手臂。

    2[T 及物动词] (将污渍等从某物上)用力擦除

    If you scrub dirt or stains off something, you remove them by rubbing hard.

    双语例句

    例:

    I started to scrub off the dirt.

    我开始用力擦除污物。

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