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sponge bath

/ˈspʌndʒ bɑːθ/

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/ˈspʌndʒ bɑːθ/B1formal
  • ruМетод мытья тела с помощью влажной губки или ткани без погружения в воду, часто используемый, когда человек не может принять обычную ванну или душ.

A method of washing the body using a damp sponge or cloth without immersing in water, often used when a person cannot take a regular bath or shower.

  1. Cleaning without immersionB2formal

    A method of washing the body using a damp sponge or cloth, typically used when a person cannot bathe or shower normally.

    ruОбтирание губкой

    • The nurse gave the patient a sponge bath after surgery.
    • Elderly people with limited mobility often require a sponge bath.
    • She used warm water and mild soap for the sponge bath.