clean

• 没有污垢、污渍或污染；也指道德上纯洁、无罪的。

Free from dirt, marks, or stains; morally pure or innocent.

1. Free from dirtA1formal

   Not dirty; free from marks, stains, or unwanted substances.

   干净的

   • She always keeps her kitchen clean.
   • The hotel room was spotlessly clean.
   • Please make sure your hands are clean before eating.

   同义词hygienicimmaculatepuresanitaryspotlesssterileunsoiledunsulliedwashed

   反义词dirtyfilthygrimymuckysoiledstainedunclean

2. Morally pureB2formal

   Free from corruption, guilt, or immoral behavior.

   清白的

   • He has a clean record with the police.
   • They want a clean government without corruption.
   • She lived a clean and honest life.

   同义词chastedecenthonorableinnocentpurerighteousuprightvirtuous

   反义词corruptdefiledguiltyimmoralimpuresinfultaintedunclean

3. Simple and neatB1informal

   Having a smooth, simple, and uncluttered appearance.

   简洁清爽

   • The website has a clean design.
   • I like the clean lines of this modern furniture.
   • His handwriting is very clean and easy to read.

   同义词minimalneatsimplesleeksparestreamlinedtidytrimuncluttered

   反义词clutteredelaboratefussymessyornate

4. Free from drugs or alcoholB2informal

   Not using or addicted to drugs or alcohol.

   戒毒的

   • He has been clean for five years now.
   • She decided to get clean after the accident.
   • Staying clean requires a lot of support and willpower.

   同义词abstinentcleardrug-freesoberstraight

   反义词addicteddrunkhighintoxicatedstonedusing

• 副词，表示“完全地”“彻底地”，常用于口语中加强语气；也可表示“干净地、整洁地”。其形式与形容词相同，有时不加 -ly。

An adverb meaning "completely" or "thoroughly," often used informally for emphasis. It can also mean "in a clean manner." The form is identical to the adjective and does not take the -ly ending in certain uses.

1. Completely or entirelyB2informal

   Used to emphasize that something is done completely or without exception.

   完全地

   • I clean forgot about the appointment.
   • He clean missed the target.
   • She clean ignored my advice.

   同义词absolutelyaltogethercompletelyentirelyfullyperfectlyquitethoroughlytotallyutterlywholly

2. In a clean mannerA2formal

   In a way that is free from dirt, marks, or stains.

   干净地

   • Please wipe the table clean after dinner.
   • The room was swept clean.
   • He cut the paper clean along the line.

   同义词cleanlyimmaculatelyspotlessly

   反义词dirtilyfilthilyuncleanly

• 名词，指去除污垢、污染物或不需要物质的过程。

A noun referring to the act of removing dirt, impurities, or unwanted substances from something.

1. Act of cleaningA2informal

   The process of making something free from dirt or mess.

   清洁

   • The house needs a good clean before the guests arrive.
   • I gave the kitchen a quick clean this morning.
   • He does a thorough clean of his car every weekend.

   同义词cleaningrinsescrubsweepwashwipe

• 动词，指去除物体或场所上的污垢、污渍或杂乱，使其变得干净整洁；也可指把东西弄干净或打扫整理。

A verb used to indicate the act of removing dirt, marks, or mess from something.

1. Remove dirt or messA1formal

   To make something free from dirt, marks, or mess by washing, wiping, or brushing.

   清洁

   • She cleaned the kitchen after dinner.
   • He cleaned his shoes before entering the house.
   • Please clean the windows; they are very dirty.

   同义词brushcleansedustmoprinsescrubsweeptidyvacuumwashwipe

   反义词befoulcontaminatedirtyfoulpollutesoilstain

2. Organize or tidyA2formal

   To remove unnecessary items and make a place neat and orderly.

   整理

   • I need to clean my desk before starting work.
   • They cleaned the garage and threw away old boxes.
   • She spent the weekend cleaning her room.

   同义词neatenorganizespruce upstraightentidy

   反义词clutterdisarrangedisordermess

3. Remove illegal or harmful thingsB2informal

   To remove something illegal, harmful, or undesirable from a place or system.

   清除

   • The police cleaned the streets of drug dealers.
   • The company cleaned up its act after the scandal.
   • They cleaned the river of toxic waste.

   同义词cleanseexpurgatepurgepurifyscrub

   反义词contaminatecorruptpollutetaint

短语动词变体clean outclean up