scrub

• Bezeichnet etwas Kleines, Minderwertiges oder Schlechtes; wird auch für eine Person mit geringen Fähigkeiten oder niedrigem Status verwendet.

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

1. B2formal

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

   Nicht gezüchtet

   • 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.

   Synonymecrossbredgradehalf-bredmongrel

   Antonymepurepurebredregisteredthoroughbred

• Substantiv mit zwei verschiedenen Bedeutungen: 1) ein mit niedrigen Bäumen und Sträuchern bewachsenes Landstück; 2) das kräftige Reinigen einer Oberfläche mit Bürste, Seife und Wasser.

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.

1. Dense vegetationB2formal

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

   Buschland

   • 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.

   Synonymebrushchaparralmaquisscrublandthicket

2. Cleaning actionB1formal

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

   Schrubben

   • 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.

   Synonymecleaningrubbingscourscouringscrubbing

• Verb, 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.

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

1. Clean with hard rubbingA2formal

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

   Schrubben

   • 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.

   Synonymebrushcleanserubscour

2. Wash thoroughlyA2formal

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

   Gründlich waschen

   • 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.

   Synonymebrushcleanserubscourwash

   Antonymedefiledirtysoilstain

3. B2informal

   To cancel or postpone something that was planned or scheduled.

   Absagen oder verschieben

   • 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.

   Synonymeabandonaxecall offcancelditchdropnixscrapshelve

   Antonymeconfirmmaintainplanschedule

Phrasal-Variantenscrub up