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单词 sponge
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sponge

​noun
UK /spʌndʒ/
Other entries for this word
sponge verb
sponge off phrasal verb
sponge bag noun
sponge bath noun
sponge cake noun
sponge pudding noun
Word Forms
singularsponge
pluralsponges
DEFINITIONS4
  1. 1
    countable a piece of a soft artificial or natural substance that is used for taking liquid into itself, for cleaning things, or for washing yourself
    Synonyms and related words
    Machines and equipment used for cleaning
    Brillo pad
    broom
    buffer
    1. 1a
      a sea animal whose light soft body is used for washing or cleaning things
      Synonyms and related words
      Sea animals
      conger eel
      coral
      cuttlefish
  2. 2
    countable ​informala sponger
    Synonyms and related words
    Someone who is selfish or not generous
    miser
    skinflint
    scrooge
  3. 3
    singular ​Britisha wash with a sponge

    You need to give your whole body a thorough sponge.

    Synonyms and related words
    Washing or cleaning yourself or someone else
    ablutions
    bath
    bath
  4. 4
    countable/uncountable ​Britishsponge cake
    Synonyms and related words
    Cakes and biscuits
    baking sheet
    Beaver Tail
    biscuit

sponge

​noun countable
US /spʌndʒ/
Other entries for this word
sponge verb
sponge off phrasal verb
sponge bath noun
sponge cake noun
Word Forms
singularsponge
pluralsponges
DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    a piece of a soft artificial or natural substance that is used for taking liquid into itself, for cleaning things, or for washing yourself
    Synonyms and related words
    Machines and equipment used for cleaning
    Brillo pad
    broom
    buffer
    1. 1a
      a sea animal whose light soft body is used for washing or cleaning things
      Synonyms and related words
      Sea animals
      conger eel
      coral
      cuttlefish
  2. 2
    ​informala sponger
    Synonyms and related words
    Someone who is selfish or not generous
    miser
    skinflint
    freeloader

sponge

​verb transitive
UK /spʌndʒ/
Other entries for this word
sponge noun
sponge off phrasal verb
sponge bag noun
sponge bath noun
sponge cake noun
sponge pudding noun
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theysponge
he/she/itsponges
present participlesponging
past tensesponged
past participlesponged
DEFINITIONS1
  1. 1
    to wash someone or something with a sponge

    Sponge it down thoroughly before you paint it again.

    Synonyms and related words
    Washing or cleaning yourself or someone else
    ablutions
    bath
    bath
phrasal verbs
sponge off

sponge

​verb transitive
US /spʌndʒ/
Other entries for this word
sponge noun
sponge off phrasal verb
sponge bath noun
sponge cake noun
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theysponge
he/she/itsponges
present participlesponging
past tensesponged
past participlesponged
DEFINITIONS1
  1. 1
    to wash someone or something with a sponge

    Sponge it down thoroughly before you paint it again.

    Synonyms and related words
    Washing or cleaning yourself or someone else
    ablutions
    bath
    bath
phrasal verbs
sponge off
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