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wiping

UK //ˈwaɪpɪŋ//US //ˈwaɪpɪŋ//

词源

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。

verb

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。)

同义词:cleaning, erasing, removing, rubbing, mopping

常见短语

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。)