词汇

clean

释义

clean

adjective

/kliːn/

(comparative cleaner, superlative cleanest)

Idioms

not dirty清洁

not dirty洁净的；干净的

Are your hands clean?你的手干净吗？
She wiped all the surfaces clean.她把所有的表面都抹干净了。
(British English) It is your responsibility to keep the room clean and tidy.保持房间整洁是你的职责。
(North American English) Keep your room neat and clean.保持房间整洁。
I can't find a clean shirt (= one I haven't worn since it was washed).我找不到一件干净的衬衫。
The hotel was spotlessly (= extremely) clean.这家旅馆干净得一尘不染。
The council does a good job keeping the streets clean.市政会在保持街道清洁方面做得很好。

not harmful无害

free from harmful or unpleasant substances无有害物的；无污染的

clean water/air干净的水/空气
Thousands were left without food or clean drinking water.数千人没有食物和干净的饮用水。
clean energy无污染能
We all want a cleaner environment but who is going to pay for it?我们都想要一个更清洁的环境，但谁来为此买单呢？
cleaner cars (= not producing so many harmful substances)环保型汽车
Electric buses are a clean, environmentally friendly way to travel.电动公交车是一种清洁、环保的出行方式。

The water was lovely and clean.水清澈可人。
Fiscal incentives will be introduced to encourage the use of cleaner cars.将出台财政激励措施来鼓励使用更清洁的汽车。

Topics The environmenta1

Collocations Dictionaryverbs

be
look
seem
…

adverb

extremely
fairly
very
…

phrases

clean and tidy
neat and clean
lovely and clean
…

paper纸

[usually before noun] with nothing written on it空白的；未写过字的

a clean sheet of paper一张空白纸

not offensive文明

not offensive or referring to sex; not doing anything that is considered bad or wrong文明的；无色情的；正派的

The entertainment was good clean fun for the whole family.这种娱乐文明有趣，对全家老少都适合。
Keep the jokes clean please!开玩笑请文明点！
The sport has a very clean image.这项运动享有很文明的声誉。

not illegal合法

not showing or having any record of doing something that is against the law无犯罪记录的；守法的；清白的

a clean driving licence/driver’s license无违章记录的驾驶执照
a clean police record无犯罪记录

[not usually before noun] (informal) not owning or carrying anything illegal such as drugs or weapons没有私藏（或携带）违禁品（如毒品、武器等）的

The police searched her but she was clean.警察搜了她的身，但未发现她携带任何违禁品。

[not usually before noun] (informal) not having taken drugs or alcohol洁净的；干净的

He's been clean for three weeks.他已经戒了三个星期了。

fair公正

played or done in a fair way and within the rules公平的；守规则的；不违例的

It was a tough but clean game.这是一场打得艰苦但却是规规矩矩的比赛。

smooth/simple平整；简洁

having a smooth edge, surface or shape; simple and regular边缘平整的；表面平滑的；简洁规则的

A sharp knife makes a clean cut.快刀切得整齐。
a modern design with clean lines and a bright appearance线条流畅、外观明快的现代设计

accurate准确

done with skill and in an accurate way动作熟练而准确的；干净利落的

The plane made a clean take-off.飞机起飞得干净利落。

document/software

with no changes or mistakes in it空白的；未写过字的

I do my utmost to produce clean copy, but occasionally a mistake slips in.我尽最大努力制作一份干净的复印件，但偶尔也会出错。
It backs up data frequently, keeping a clean copy of your work.它会经常备份数据，为您的工作保留一份清晰的副本。

taste/smell味道；气味

tasting, smelling or looking pleasant and fresh清醇的；清新的

The wine has a clean taste and a lovely golden colour.这葡萄酒味道清醇，色泽金黄。

compare unclean

词源Old English clǣne, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German klein ‘small’.

Idioms

as clean as a whistle

(informal) very clean干干净净
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Similes in idioms
- (as) bald as a coot
- (as) blind as a bat
- (as) bright as a button
- (as) bold as brass
- as busy as a bee
- as clean as a whistle
- (as) dead as a/the dodo
- (as) deaf as a post
- (as) dull as ditchwater
- (as) fit as a fiddle
- as flat as a pancake
- (as) good as gold
- (as) mad as a hatter/a March hare
- (as) miserable/ugly as sin
- as old as the hills
- (as) pleased/proud as Punch
- as pretty as a picture
- (as) regular as clockwork
- (as) quick as a flash
- (as) safe as houses
- (as) sound as a bell
- (as) steady as a rock
- (as) thick as two short planks
- (as) tough as old boots

a clean bill of health

a report that says somebody is healthy or that something is in good condition健康证明；合格证明
- Doctors gave him a clean bill of health after a series of tests and examinations.经过一系列的测试和检查，医生给他开了一份健康证明。
- The building was given a clean bill of health by the surveyor.测量员给了这座建筑一份干净的健康证明。

a clean break

a complete end to any connection with a person, an organization, a way of life, etc.（与人、组织、生活方式等的）彻底决裂
- She wanted to make a clean break with the past.她想与过去完全断绝。
a break in a bone in one place一处骨折

a clean sheet/slate

a record of your work or behaviour that does not show any mistakes or bad things that you have done无过错记录；清白的历史
- No government operates with a completely clean sheet.没有任何政府执政一点也不失误。
- They kept a clean sheet in the match (= no goals were scored against them).他们在比赛中未失一球。

(make) a clean sweep (of something)

to remove all the people or things from an organization that are thought to be unnecessary or need changing全部撤换；彻底清除
- The new manager made a clean sweep of the department.新经理清除了部门中的冗员。
to win all the prizes or parts of a game or competition; to win an election completely（比赛或竞赛中）大获全胜，包揽（所有奖项）；获得选举全胜
- China made a clean sweep of the medals in the gymnastics events.中国队在体操比赛中包揽了所有的奖牌。
- The opinion poll suggests a clean sweep for the Democrats.民意测验表明民主党有可能大获全胜。

come clean (with somebody) (about something)

to admit and explain something that you have kept as a secret全盘招供；和盘托出
- Isn't it time the government came clean about their plans for education?这难道不是政府彻底说明教育计划的时候了吗？

keep your nose clean

(informal) to avoid doing anything wrong or illegal循规蹈矩；不做违法的事
- Since leaving prison, he's managed to keep his nose clean.自从出狱以来，他已做到规规矩矩。

make a clean breast of something

to tell the truth about something so that you no longer feel guilty彻底坦白；如实供认；把…和盘托出
- He made a clean breast of everything and admitted taking the money.他坦白了一切，承认拿了钱。

wipe the slate clean

to agree to forget about past mistakes or arguments and start again with a relationship把以往过错一笔勾销；一消前愆；捐弃前嫌Topics Discussion and agreementc2

clean

verb

/kliːn/

动词形式

present simple I / you / we / they clean	/kliːn/ /kliːn/
he / she / it cleans	/kliːnz/ /kliːnz/
past simple cleaned	/kliːnd/ /kliːnd/
past participle cleaned	/kliːnd/ /kliːnd/
-ing form cleaning	/ˈkliːnɪŋ/ /ˈkliːnɪŋ/

Idioms Phrasal Verbs

[transitive, intransitive] to remove the dirt or dust from something除去…的灰尘；使…干净；打扫
- I spent all day cooking and cleaning.我一整天都忙着做饭和打扫卫生。
- clean something to clean the windows/bath/floor/house清洁窗户/浴室/地板/房子
- His mother told him to clean his room.他妈妈叫他打扫房间。
- He gently cleaned the wound and dressed it.他轻轻清洗了伤口，然后包扎好。
- Have you cleaned your teeth?你刷牙了吗？
- The villa is cleaned twice a week.这栋别墅一周打扫两次。
see also dry-clean, spring-clean
- Ceramic tiles can be easily cleaned.瓷砖容易清洁。
- Clean the glass with a soft cloth.用软布擦玻璃。
- I clean the house thoroughly once a week.我每周把家里彻底打扫一次。
- She wiped her foot to clean away the blood.她把脚上的血擦掉。
- The freshly cleaned windows sparkled.刚擦过的窗户明晃晃的。
- This product cleans baths very effectively.这种产品清洁浴缸非常有效。
- Your shoes need cleaning!你的鞋该擦了！
Topics Houses and homesa1
Collocations Dictionary
adverb
- effectively
- well
- easily
- …
preposition
- from
- off
- with
- …
phrases
- freshly cleaned
- need cleaning
[intransitive] to become clean变干净
- This oven cleans easily (= is easy to clean).这烤箱容易擦洗。
[transitive]
(also dry-clean)
clean something to clean clothes using chemicals instead of water干干净净
- This coat is filthy. I'll have it cleaned.这件大衣脏了，我得送去干洗。
Synonyms clean
clean
- wash
- rinse
- cleanse
- dry-clean
These words all mean to remove dirt from something, especially by using water and/or soap.以上各词均含打扫、洗净之义，尤指用水、肥皂等。
- clean to remove dirt or dust from something, especially by using water or chemicals:指除去灰尘、打扫，尤指用水或化学品洗净、擦净：
  The villa is cleaned twice a week.这栋别墅一周打扫两次。
  Have you cleaned your teeth?你刷牙了吗？
  This coat is filthy. I’ll have it cleaned (= dry-cleaned)这件大衣脏了，我得送去干洗。
  .
- wash to remove dirt from something using water and usually soap:指洗、洗涤：
  He quickly washed his hands and face.他很快把手和脸洗了。
  These jeans need washing.这条牛仔裤该洗了。
- rinse to remove dirt, etc. from something using clean water only, not soap; to remove the soap from something with clean water after washing it:指用清水冲洗、清洗、冲掉皂液：
  Make sure you rinse all the soap out.一定要把皂液冲洗干净。
- cleanse to clean your skin or a wound.指清洁（皮肤）、清洗（伤口）
- dry-clean to clean clothes using chemicals instead of water.指干洗
Patterns
- to clean/wash/rinse/cleanse something in/with something
- to clean/wash/rinse something from something
- to clean/wash/cleanse a wound
- to clean/wash the car/floor
- to wash/rinse your hair
- to have something cleaned/washed/dry-cleaned
[transitive] clean something to remove the inside parts of a fish, chicken, etc. before you cook it（烹调前给鱼、鸡等）清除内脏
- Clean the fish and remove the backbone.将鱼洗净，去掉脊椎骨。

词源Old English clǣne, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German klein ‘small’.

Idioms

clean somebody's clock (North American English, informal)

to beat somebody at something变干净
- She really cleaned his clock in that debate.在那场辩论中，她真的赢了他。
to physically attack someone（行动）彻底地，完全地
- Rosario delivered a blow that cleaned his clock, leaving him disabled.罗萨里奥给了他一拳，清洗了他的时钟，让他残废了。

clean house (North American English)

to remove people or things that are not necessary or wanted清除不必要的人（或事物）；裁减
- The new manager said he wanted to clean house.新上任的经理说他要裁员。
to make your house clean打扫房屋

clean up your act

(informal) to start behaving in a moral or responsible way改邪归正；重新做人
- He cleaned up his act and came off drugs.他已改邪归正戒掉了毒品。

clean

adverb

/kliːn/

(informal)

used to emphasize that an action takes place completely（行动）彻底地，完全地
- The thief got clean away.那小偷已逃之夭夭。
- I clean forgot about calling him.我把给他打电话的事忘得一干二净。
词源Old English clǣne, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German klein ‘small’.

clean

noun

/kliːn/

[singular]

the act or process of cleaning something打扫；清扫
- The house needed a good clean.这房子需要彻底打扫。
- Why don’t you give the carpet a clean?你为什么不清洁一下地毯？
词源Old English clǣne, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German klein ‘small’.

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