scrubbed

• 形容某物经过用力擦洗而被彻底清洁；在非正式语境中，也指某事被取消、删除或放弃。

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.

   擦洗干净的

   • 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.

   同义词brushedscouredwashed

   反义词dirtyfilthygrimysoiledstainedunclean

2. Cancelled or abandonedB2informalamerican

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

   取消的

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

   同义词cancelled

• 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。

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.

   擦洗

   • 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.

   同义词brushcleanserubscour

2. Wash thoroughlyA2formal

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

   彻底清洗

   • 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.

   同义词brushcleanserubscourwash

   反义词defiledirtysoilstain

3. B2informal

   To cancel or postpone something that was planned or scheduled.

   取消或推迟

   • 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.

   同义词abandonaxecall offcancelditchdropnixscrapshelve

   反义词confirmmaintainplanschedule

短语动词变体scrub up