cleaning

noun

1. 打扫；扫除；清洁
   the work of making the inside of a house, etc. clean
   1. They pay someone to do the cleaning .
      他们花钱雇人打扫。

1. ADJ-GRADED 干净的;洁净的;无污迹的
   Something that is clean is free from dirt or unwanted marks.
   1. He wore his cleanest slacks, a clean shirt and a navy blazer...
      他穿着他最干净的便裤，洁净的衬衫和藏青色上装。
   2. Disease has not been a problem because clean water is available...
      不必担心会生病，因为能喝上干净水。
   3. The metro is efficient and spotlessly clean...
      地铁非常快捷，而且一尘不染。
   4. Tiled kitchen floors are easy to keep clean.
      铺了瓷砖的厨房地板便于保洁。
2. (人或动物)讲卫生的，爱干净的
   You say that people or animals are clean when they keep themselves or their surroundings clean.
3. ADJ-GRADED (燃料或化学作用)无害的，无污染的，清洁的
   A clean fuel or chemical process does not create many harmful or polluting substances.
   1. Fans of electric cars say they are clean, quiet and economical.
      电动汽车迷们说，电动车清洁、无噪音而且经济。
4. V-ERG 清洗;清除;擦拭;擦洗
   If you clean something or clean dirt off it, you make it free from dirt and unwanted marks, for example by washing or wiping it. If something cleans easily, it is easy to clean.
   1. Her father cleaned his glasses with a paper napkin...
      她父亲用纸巾把眼镜擦干净。
   2. It took half an hour to clean the orange powder off the bath...
      花了半个钟头才把浴缸上的柑橘粉擦洗掉。
   3. He cleaned the flakes away with his coat sleeve...
      他用大衣袖子把碎屑掸掉。
   4. Wood flooring not only cleans easily, but it's environmentally friendly into the bargain.
      木地板不光容易打扫，而且还环保。
   5. Clean is also a noun.
      
   6. Give the cooker a good clean.
      把炊具好好清洗一下。
5. VERB 打扫，清扫(房间、房屋)
   If you clean a room or house, you make the inside of it and the furniture in it free from dirt and dust.
   1. With them also lived Mary Burinda, who cooked and cleaned...
      和他们同住的还有玛丽·伯琳达，她负责做饭和打扫卫生。
   2. She got up early and cleaned the flat.
      她早早就起了床，把公寓打扫干净。
6. ADJ-GRADED (书籍、笑话、生活方式)文明的，不淫秽的，不下流的
   If you describe something such as a book, joke, or lifestyle as clean, you think that they are not sexually immoral or offensive.
   1. They're trying to show clean, wholesome, decent movies...
      他们尽量播放文明、健康、正派的电影。
   2. Flirting is good clean fun...
      打情骂俏无伤大雅，还别有一番趣味。
   3. He became a model of clean living and Bible Belt virtues.
      他成了洁身自好、恪守“圣经地带”德行的典范。
7. ADJ-GRADED (名声、履历)无污点的，清白的
   If someone has a clean reputation or record, they have never done anything illegal or wrong.
   1. Accusations of tax evasion have tarnished his clean image...
      避税的指控使他的清白形象蒙污。
   2. You can hire these from most car hire firms, provided you have a clean driving licence.
      只要你的驾照没有违规记录，就可以从多数租车公司租到这些车。
8. ADJ-GRADED (比赛或打斗)无舞弊行为的，公平的，不违规的
   A clean game or fight is carried out fairly, according to the rules.
   1. He called for a clean fight in the election and an end to 'negative campaigning'...
      他呼吁选举中进行公平竞争，结束“负面竞选”。
   2. It was a clean match, well refereed.
      比赛没有舞弊行为，裁判很公正。
9. ADJ-GRADED (口味、气味或色彩)淡雅的，清新的，明快的
   If you describe a flavour, smell, or colour as clean, you like it because it is light and fresh.
   1. ...the fresh, clean smell of the sea...
      大海清新舒爽的气味
   2. Soft tones of blue and grey create a clean, bright look.
      蓝色和灰色的柔和色调营造出明快、亮丽的视觉感观。
10. ADJ (纸张)空白的，无字迹的
    A clean sheet of paper has no writing or drawing on it.
    1. Take a clean sheet of paper and down the left-hand side make a list.
       拿张白纸，在左下方列个单子。
11. ADJ (结束、开始)完全的，干脆的
    If you make a clean break or start, you end a situation completely and start again in a different way.
    1. She wanted to make a clean break from her mother and father.
       她想和父母一刀两断。
12. ADV (用于加强语气)完全，彻底
    Clean is used to emphasize that something was done completely.
    1. It burned clean through the seat of my overalls...
       它把我工装裤屁股那块烧透了。
    2. The thief got clean away with the money...
       那个贼拿着钱逃之夭夭了。
    3. I clean forgot everything I had prepared.
       我把准备的东西忘了个一干二净。
13. ADJ-GRADED (形状)规则的，简洁的，边缘平滑的
    A clean shape is simple and regular, with definite, smooth edges.
    1. He admires the clean lines of Shaker furniture...
       他欣赏夏克家具流畅的线条。
    2. The drill should be slowly rotated to ensure a clean hole.
       钻头必须缓慢转动，以保证钻孔平整光滑。
14. ADJ-GRADED (动作)干脆利落的，快速无误的
    You can describe an action as clean to indicate that it is carried out simply and quickly without mistakes.
    1. They were more concerned about the dogs' welfare than a clean getaway...
       他们更加关心那些狗的安危，而非自己如何干净利落地脱身。
    2. Paul had arrested countless men like this one before and was expecting a clean, quick job.
       此前，保罗逮捕过无数个这样的家伙，他估计这次能手到擒来。
15. PHRASE 坦白承认;和盘托出
    If you come clean about something that you have been keeping secret, you admit it or tell people about it.
    1. It would be better if you come clean about it and let her know what kind of man she is seeing.
       你最好一五一十地告诉她，让她知道她正在交往的那个男人是个什么货色。
16. to clean up your act → see: act

1. I'm not above doing my own cleaning.
   我很乐意自己做扫除。
2. I never had to clean up after him. If anything, he did most of the cleaning.
   我从来不用跟在他后面打扫卫生。恰恰相反，他包揽了大部分的清洁工作。
3. The approved method of cleaning is industrial sand-blasting.
   得到正式认可的清洁方法是工业喷砂清洗。
4. Dan informed her that he would be out back on the patio cleaning his shoes
   丹告诉她说他要去房子后面的露台上擦鞋。
5. Irene's cleaning the floor had been a calculated attempt to cover up her crime.
   艾琳擦洗地板就是为了蓄意掩盖她的罪行。
6. Carbolic acid is usually used for cleaning
   石炭酸常用于清洁。
7. Police in the city have been cleaning up the debris left by a day of violent confrontation
   该市警察一直在清理一天的暴力冲突后留下的碎石残砖。
8. Nina and Mary were in the kitchen, cleaning up after dinner.
   吃过晚饭，尼娜和玛丽在厨房里收拾。
9. After years of neglect and decline the city was cleaning itself up
   多年的玩忽职守和经济萧条过后，这个城市在进行自我整顿。
10. She began cleaning the wound with a piece of cloth.
    她开始用一块布清洗伤口。
11. When Barclays Bank contracted out its cleaning, the new company was cheaper.
    当巴克莱银行外包其结算业务后，新公司的价格更为便宜。
12. The twins endorsed a line of household cleaning products.
    那对双胞胎为一系列家用清洁产品做广告。
13. He had various odd cleaning jobs around the place
    他在这附近干过各种零碎的保洁工作。
14. No one noticed we had been running around emptying bins and cleaning up
    没有人注意到我们一直都在东奔西跑地倒垃圾，打扫卫生。
15. You've just been cleaning it, I see
    我看得出你刚才一直在打扫。
16. Even in the most spotless homes, carpets need regular cleaning to keep them looking good.
    即便是在最干净的房子里，地毯也需要定期清洁以保持美观。
17. She started cleaning the kitchen.
    她开始打扫厨房。
18. Wear cotton gloves when cleaning silver, because the acid in your skin can tarnish the metal.
    清洁银器时要戴上棉手套，因为你皮肤里的酸性物质会使它失去光泽。
19. Cleaning up the water supply is their top priority
    清洁供水系统是他们的当务之急。
20. I'm on the wagon for a while. Cleaning out my system.
    我这段时间正在戒酒，对体内进行大扫除。
21. The windows wanted cleaning
    窗户该擦了。
22. They first had a great house cleaning.
    他们首先给屋子来一个大扫除。
23. Give the room a thorough cleaning.
    把这房间好好儿打扫一下。
24. This room needs cleaning up.
    这房间需要打扫。
25. The watch needs cleaning and oiling.
    这表需要擦油泥。
26. I need some to help in cleaning out the animal shelter.
    我需要有人帮助我把牲畜棚打扫一下。
27. You did a beautiful job of cleaning up the kitchen.
    你做了一件很好的工作，把厨房打扫干净了。
28. He spent a whole afternoon cleaning the whole house down.
    他花了一整个下午，把屋子彻底打扫了一下。
29. The room has been given a thorough cleaning.
    屋子打扫得很彻底。
30. This watch needs cleaning.
    这块手表该擦洗了。

noun

1. the act of making something clean
   1. he gave his shoes a good cleaning

   Synonym:    cleansingcleanup