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scrub

scrub

Meaning of scrub

English

clean by rubbing

中文

用力擦、刷去污垢

scrub

Pronunciation

British English
/skrʌb/
American English
/skrʌb/

scrub with Chinese translation

scrub usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

She's scrubbing the bottom of the pot hard.

她在用力擦洗锅底。

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

This stain will take a long time to scrub out.

这块污渍要擦洗很久。

scrub synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between scrub, scour, wipe, brush, wash, and clean

S
🇬🇧English
scour

to scrub very hard, often with something rough

A2rare word

ENShe scoured the burnt pan with steel wool.

🇬🇧English

to clean lightly with a cloth

A2very often

ENWipe the table after dinner.

Advanced: broader words

🇬🇧English

to clean with a brush

A2very often

ENBrush the crumbs off the table.

🇬🇧English

to clean with water in general

A2very often

ENPlease wash the dishes after dinner.

🇬🇧English

to make clean in any way

A2very often

ENI will clean the kitchen tomorrow.

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scrub belongs to the topic "Household Chores →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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scrub meaning: what does it mean?

clean by rubbing

scrub pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

scrub is pronounced as /skrʌb/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

scrub definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

她在用力擦洗锅底。 Translation: She's scrubbing the bottom of the pot hard.

Is scrub part of Household Chores vocabulary?

Yes, scrub can be learned in the Household Chores topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is scrub part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, scrub can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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