| 释义 |
cleanse
cleanse /klenz/ verb [T] ↑Verb Endings for cleanse
1 F0 to make something completely clean: » Cleanse the cut/wound thoroughly before you bandage it.Thesaurus+: ↑Cleaning generally , ↑Personal hygiene and appearance - general words2 F0 to make someone or something morally clean or pure: » to cleanse the thoughts of our hearts» Roman Catholics go to confession to be cleansed of their sins.» FIGURATIVE The mayor has promised to cleanse the city of drug dealers (= to remove them from the city).Thesaurus+: ↑Forgiveness in religion |