
好词典

源自古英语 wīpian(擦拭),与古诺尔斯语 vīfa(摆动)同源,最初可能模拟擦拭时的动作声音。
❶ 用布、纸巾等擦拭物体表面以清洁或去除污渍的动作,强调正在进行或重复的动作。
“She was wiping the table with a damp cloth.”
(她正用湿布擦拭桌子。)
“He kept wiping his glasses because of the rain.”
(因为下雨,他不停地擦拭眼镜。)
❶ 比喻彻底清除或消除某事物,如数据、记忆等。
“The technician is wiping all data from the old computer.”
(技术员正在清除旧电脑里的所有数据。)
“This software can help in wiping viruses completely.”
(这个软件能帮助彻底清除病毒。)
wipe out — 彻底消灭或摧毁某事物,也可指因疲惫而倒下。
“The new policy aims to wipe out illegal activities.”
(新政策旨在彻底消灭非法活动。)
wipe away — 擦去液体(如眼泪)或消除某种状态。
“She wiped away her tears with a tissue.”
(她用纸巾擦去了眼泪。)