scrubbed

• Описывает что-то, что было тщательно очищено трением, или, в неформальном контексте, что-то, что было отменено, удалено или заброшено.

Describes something that has been cleaned thoroughly by rubbing, or, in informal contexts, something that has been cancelled, removed, or abandoned.

1. Cleaned thoroughlyB1formal

   Having been cleaned or rubbed hard, especially with a brush and soap.

   Вычищенный

   • The kitchen floor was scrubbed until it shone.
   • She wore a pair of scrubbed jeans that were faded from washing.
   • The scrubbed pots were stacked neatly on the shelf.

   Synonymsbrushedscouredwashed

   Antonymsdirtyfilthygrimysoiledstainedunclean

2. Cancelled or abandonedB2informalamerican

   Informal term meaning that a plan, event, or project has been cancelled or called off.

   Отменённый

   • The mission was scrubbed due to bad weather.
   • Our vacation plans got scrubbed at the last minute.
   • The launch was scrubbed just before liftoff.

   Synonymscancelled

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия энергичного трения чего-либо, особенно щеткой, для очистки, или для отмены или устранения чего-либо.

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.

   Оттирать

   • 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.

   Synonymsbrushcleanserubscour

2. Wash thoroughlyA2formal

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

   Тщательно мыть

   • 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.

   Synonymsbrushcleanserubscourwash

   Antonymsdefiledirtysoilstain

3. B2informal

   To cancel or postpone something that was planned or scheduled.

   Отменить или отложить

   • 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.

   Synonymsabandonaxecall offcancelditchdropnixscrapshelve

   Antonymsconfirmmaintainplanschedule

Phrasal variantsscrub up