| 单词 | clean |
| 释义 | clean adj., adv., v., & n. --adj 1. (often foll. by of) free from dirt or contaminating matter, unsoiled. 2. clear; unused or unpolluted; preserving what is regarded as the original state (clean air; clean page). 3. free from obscenity or indecency. 4. a attentive to personal hygiene and cleanliness. b (of children and animals) toilet-trained or house-trained. 5. complete, clear-cut, unobstructed, even. 6. a (of a ship, aircraft, or car) streamlined, smooth. b well-formed, slender and shapely (clean-limbed; the car has clean lines). 7. adroit, skilful (clean fielding). 8. (of a nuclear weapon) producing relatively little fallout. 9. a free from ceremonial defilement or from disease. b (of food) not prohibited. 10. a free from any record of a crime, offence, etc. (a clean driving-licence). b sl. free from suspicion; not carrying incriminating material. 11. (of a taste, smell, etc.) sharp, fresh, distinctive. 12. (of timber) free from knots. --adv 1. completely, outright, simply (clean bowled; cut clean through; clean forgot). 2. in a clean manner. --v 1. tr. (also foll. by of) & intr. make or become clean. 2. tr. eat all the food on (one's plate). 3. tr. Cookery remove the innards of (fish or fowl). 4. intr. make oneself clean. --n the act or process of cleaning or being cleaned (give it a clean). Phrases and idioms clean bill of health see BILL(1). clean break a quick and final separation. clean-cut sharply outlined. clean down clean by brushing or wiping. clean hands freedom from guilt. clean-living of upright character. clean out 1. clean thoroughly. 2. sl. empty or deprive (esp. of money). clean-shaven without beard, whiskers, moustache. clean sheet (or slate) freedom from commitments or imputations; the removal of these from one's record. clean up 1. a clear (a mess) away. b (also absol.) put (things) tidy. c make (oneself) clean. 2. restore order or morality to. 3. sl. a acquire as gain or profit. b make a gain or profit. clean-up n. an act of cleaning up. come clean colloq. own up; confess everything. make a clean breast of see BREAST. make a clean job of colloq. do thoroughly. make a clean sweep of see SWEEP. Derivatives cleanable adj. cleanish adj. cleanness n. Etymology: OE cl{aelig}ne (adj. & adv.), clene (adv.), f. WG |
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