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wipe

/ˈwaɪp/ American
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  • v. 擦
  • v. 消除
  • v. 涂抹
  • n. 擦拭
  • n. 猛击
  • n. 凸轮
Definition
  • v. to clean or dry something by rubbing
  • v. to destroy or remove completely
  • v. to spread something on
  • n. an act of wiping
  • n. a hard hit
  • n. a mechanical cam
Example
Please wipe the table before we set out the plates.
请在我们摆盘子之前把桌子擦一下。
Word mapWays of cleaning
Word familywipe-

Synonyms & Differences 近义词辨析

Compared meaning: the act of rubbing or wiping a surface (noun).

比较义项:用手或布在物体表面上摩擦/擦拭的动作(名词)。

  • rub

    Describes a firm, often repeated back-and-forth motion; not necessarily meant to clean, and can be applied to skin, sore muscles, or any surface for friction or relief.

    指用力、通常反复的来回摩擦动作;不一定是为了清洁,也可以用在皮肤、酸痛的部位或任何表面上,以产生摩擦或缓解不适。

    She gave her sore shoulder a quick rub to ease the pain.

    她快速揉了揉酸痛的肩膀,以缓解疼痛。

  • wipe 本词

    Describes a brief motion, usually with a cloth or hand, aimed at cleaning or removing dirt, dust, or liquid from a surface.

    指通常用布或手进行的短促动作,目的是清除表面上的灰尘、污渍或水渍,以达到清洁效果。

    He gave the counter a quick wipe with a damp cloth.

    他用湿布快速擦了一下台面。

Both words describe a hand or cloth moving on a surface. Rub stresses a firm, repeated motion, not always for cleaning; it can also touch skin or sore muscles. Wipe stresses a brief motion with a cloth, meant to remove dirt or liquid, cleaning it.

这两个词都可以指用手或布在表面上来回移动的动作,但语气和目的不同:rub强调用力、反复的摩擦,不一定是为了清洁,也常用在皮肤、酸痛部位等地方;wipe则强调为了清除表面的灰尘、污渍或水渍而做的短促擦拭,目的通常是清洁。这里不比较 rub 和 wipe 作动词使用时的其他义项。