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cleansing

UK //ˈklenzɪŋ//US //ˈklenzɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'clensyng',与古英语 'clǣnsian'(清洁、净化)相关,最终源于原始日耳曼语词根。

noun

❶ 清洁、净化或清除的过程,通常指去除污垢、杂质或有害物质,使某物变得干净或纯净。

“She uses a gentle facial cleansing every night.”

(她每晚都会使用温和的面部清洁产品。)

“The river underwent a major cleansing to remove pollutants.”

(这条河进行了大规模的净化以去除污染物。)

同义词:purification, cleaning, detoxification

adjective

❶ 具有清洁或净化作用的,常用于描述产品、过程或效果。

“This cleansing lotion is perfect for sensitive skin.”

(这款清洁乳液非常适合敏感肌肤。)

“The cleansing rain washed away all the dust.”

(这场净化雨冲走了所有的灰尘。)

同义词:purifying, cleansing, refreshing

常见短语

ethnic cleansing — 指通过暴力或强制手段清除特定种族或宗教群体的行为,通常带有严重的负面含义。

“The international community condemned the acts of ethnic cleansing.”

(国际社会谴责了种族清洗的行为。)

cleansing ritual — 一种旨在净化身体、心灵或环境的仪式或传统做法,常见于宗教或文化活动中。

“Many cultures have cleansing rituals to mark the new year.”

(许多文化都有标志新年的净化仪式。)