
好词典
源自中古英语 'soilen',与古法语 'soillier'(弄脏)相关,可能进一步源于拉丁语 'suculus'(小猪),暗喻与泥土相关的脏污。
❶ 指物品被弄脏或污染的状态,通常是由于沾染了污垢、液体或其他不洁物质。
“The baby's clothes were soiled after playing in the mud.”
(宝宝在泥地里玩耍后,衣服被弄脏了。)
“She quickly changed the soiled tablecloth before the guests arrived.”
(她在客人到来前迅速换下了弄脏的桌布。)
❶ 使某物变脏或受污染的行为,通常因接触污物或排泄物导致。
“The cat soiled the new carpet with its muddy paws.”
(猫用沾满泥巴的爪子弄脏了新地毯。)
“Rainwater soiled the documents left near the open window.”
(雨水弄脏了放在敞开的窗户附近的文件。)
soiled linen — 特指酒店或医院中使用过的待清洗床单、毛巾等织物。
“The housekeeper collected all the soiled linen from the guest rooms.”
(客房服务员从各个房间收走了所有待洗的脏布草。)