scrub

Describes something that is small, inferior, or of poor quality; also used to describe a person of low skill or status.

ruОписывает что-то маленькое, низкокачественное или плохое; также используется для описания человека с низким уровнем навыков или статуса.esDescribe algo pequeño, de baja calidad o malo; también se usa para referirse a una persona con bajo nivel de habilidad o estatus.frDécrit quelque chose de petit, de mauvaise qualité ou de médiocre ; s'emploie aussi pour une personne peu compétente ou de statut faible.deBezeichnet etwas Kleines, Minderwertiges oder Schlechtes; wird auch für eine Person mit geringen Fähigkeiten oder niedrigem Status verwendet.ptDescreve algo pequeno, de baixa qualidade ou ruim; também é usado para descrever uma pessoa com pouco talento ou de status baixo.zh形容某物很小、质量低劣或很差；也用来形容技能或地位低下的人。arيُستخدم لوصف شيء صغير الحجم أو رديء الجودة أو تافه؛ ويُستخدم أيضًا لوصف شخص ضعيف المهارة أو منخفض المكانة.

1. Not selectively bred B2 formal

   Describing domestic animals that are of mixed or inferior breed, not selectively bred for specific traits.

   • The farmer kept a herd of scrub cattle on the pasture.
   • Scrub horses are often hardier but less valuable than purebreds.
   • They raised scrub chickens that were resistant to local diseases.

   ruБеспородныйesAnimal doméstico de raza mixta o inferiorfrAnimal non sélectionnédeNicht gezüchtetptSem raça definidazh非纯种arغير مُحسَّن السلالة

   المرادفات: crossbredgradehalf-bredmongrel

   الأضداد: purepurebredregisteredthoroughbred

• scrubber comparative form
• scrubbiest superlative form

A noun with two distinct meanings: 1) an area of land covered with low, stunted trees and bushes; 2) the act of cleaning a surface vigorously with a brush and soap and water.

ruСуществительное с двумя различными значениями: 1) участок земли, покрытый низкорослыми деревьями и кустарниками; 2) действие по энергичной очистке поверхности с помощью щетки, мыла и воды.esSustantivo con dos significados diferentes: 1) terreno cubierto de arbustos y árboles bajos; 2) acción de fregar o limpiar enérgicamente una superficie con cepillo, jabón y agua.frNom avec deux sens distincts : 1) terrain couvert d'arbres et d'arbustes bas ; 2) action de nettoyer énergiquement une surface avec une brosse, du savon et de l'eau.deSubstantiv mit zwei verschiedenen Bedeutungen: 1) ein mit niedrigen Bäumen und Sträuchern bewachsenes Landstück; 2) das kräftige Reinigen einer Oberfläche mit Bürste, Seife und Wasser.ptSubstantivo com dois sentidos principais: 1) terreno coberto de arbustos e vegetação baixa; 2) ato de esfregar ou limpar energeticamente uma superfície com escova, sabão e água.zh名词，有两个主要含义：1) 长满低矮树木和灌木的土地；2) 用刷子、肥皂和水用力擦洗表面的动作。arاسم له معنيان رئيسيان: 1) أرض تغطيها شجيرات وأشجار قصيرة كثيفة؛ 2) عملية تنظيف سطح بقوة باستخدام فرشاة وماء وصابون.

1. Dense vegetation B2 formal

   An area of land covered with low, stunted trees and bushes, often found in dry or poor soil conditions.

   • The hikers had to push through thick scrub to reach the clearing.
   • Kangaroos often hide in the Australian scrub.
   • The fire quickly spread through the dry scrub.

   ruКустарниковая растительностьesMatorralfrmaquisdeBuschlandptVegetação arbustivazh灌木丛arشُجَيْرَات

   المرادفات: brushchaparralmaquisscrublandthicket

2. Cleaning action B1 formal

   The act of cleaning a surface vigorously with a brush, soap, and water to remove dirt or stains.

   • She gave the kitchen floor a thorough scrub.
   • A good scrub with a stiff brush removed the grime.
   • The car needed a scrub after the muddy drive.

   ruЧисткаesfregadofrfrottage énergiquedeSchrubbenptEsfregarzh刷洗arدعك

   المرادفات: cleaningrubbingscourscouringscrubbing

• scrubs plural form
• scrubs' possessive plural form
• scrub's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of rubbing something hard, especially with a brush, to clean it, or to cancel or eliminate something.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия энергичного трения чего-либо, особенно щеткой, для очистки, или для отмены или устранения чего-либо.esVerbo que designa la acción de frotar algo con fuerza, especialmente con un cepillo, para limpiarlo, o también la de cancelar o eliminar algo.frVerbe désignant l'action de frotter vigoureusement quelque chose, surtout avec une brosse, pour le nettoyer, ou bien le fait d'annuler ou de supprimer quelque chose.deVerb, das eine Handlung bezeichnet, bei der etwas kräftig gerieben wird, besonders mit einer Bürste, um es zu reinigen; außerdem bedeutet es, etwas abzusagen oder zu beseitigen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de esfregar algo com energia, especialmente com escova, para limpar, ou para cancelar ou eliminar algo.zh用力擦洗某物（尤指用刷子）以使其清洁的动词；也指取消或清除某事。arفعل يدل على فرك شيء بقوة، خاصة بفُرْشاة، لتنظيفه، أو على إلغاء شيء أو إزالته.

1. Clean with hard rubbing A2 formal

   To rub something hard, often with a brush and soap, to remove dirt or stains.

   • She scrubbed the kitchen floor until it shone.
   • He scrubbed the stain on his shirt with a brush.
   • They scrubbed the pots and pans after the big dinner.

   ruОттиратьesFregar (frotando con fuerza)frfrotter vigoureusementdeSchrubbenptEsfregarzh擦洗arفرك بقوة

   المرادفات: brushcleanserubscour

2. Wash thoroughly A2 formal

   To clean something thoroughly, especially one's hands or body.

   • The surgeon scrubbed her hands before the operation.
   • He scrubbed himself clean after working in the garden.
   • You should scrub your face with a gentle cleanser.

   ruТщательно мытьesfregar, restregarfrfrotter pour nettoyerdeGründlich waschenptLavar bemzh彻底清洗arغسل thoroughly

   المرادفات: brushcleanserubscourwash

   الأضداد: defiledirtysoilstain

3. Cancel or postpone B2 informal

   To cancel or postpone something that was planned or scheduled.

   • They decided to scrub the project due to budget cuts.
   • The launch was scrubbed because of bad weather.
   • We had to scrub our vacation plans at the last minute.

   ruОтменить или отложитьesCancelar o posponerfrannuler ou reporterdeAbsagen oder verschiebenptCancelar ou adiarzh取消或推迟arإلغاء أو تأجيل

   المرادفات: abandonaxecall offcancelditchdropnixscrapshelve

   الأضداد: confirmmaintainplanschedule

• scrubbed past participle
• scrubbed past simple
• scrubbing present participle
• scrubs third person singular

الصيغ المركّبة: scrub up