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单词 spring-cleaning
释义
spring-cleaning
noun[U]
uk
/ˌsprɪŋˈkliː.nɪŋ/us
/ˌsprɪŋˈkliː.nɪŋ/
theactofcleaningall of aplace,especiallyyourhouse, very well,includingpartsyou do not oftenclean:
（彻底的）大扫除
We need to do some spring-cleaning.我们需要做一些彻底的大扫除。
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spring-clean
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  • Ithinkit'stimewe did some spring-cleaning.
  • Spring-cleaning gives you thechancetoexamineyourfurnitureproperly.
  • TheannualDIY-fest hasovertakenthat othertraditionalspringactivity- spring-cleaning.
  • Spring-cleaning is achanceto getridofclutter.
  • He did athoroughspring-cleaningjobon theseatsandcarpets- but to noavail.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Cleaning generally
  • brushsomeone/somethingoff
  • cleaner
  • cleaning
  • cleanse
  • cleansing
  • groom
  • high-touch
  • hoovering
  • mop
  • purification
  • purifier
  • purify
  • rinse
  • scrub
  • sponge
  • steam-clean
  • sterilizing
  • swill
  • wash(something)out
  • washsomethingdown
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(Definition ofspring-cleaningfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofspring-cleaning

spring-cleaning
Another common cause is inadequate dietary intake, which may be coupled with unaccustomed exercise such asspring-cleaningor a shopping trip.
From theCambridge English Corpus
From time to time, as a science progresses, aspring-cleaningof its conceptual equipment and terminology may become necessary.
From theCambridge English Corpus
I wonder whether we could not go back to our homes and look round during the course of thespring-cleaningthat is going on.
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Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
But did someonespring-cleaninghappen to remove it and tear it up?
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Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
A central statistical office is necessary, with a thorough-goingspring-cleaningof the form and needs of the present statistic position from old to new.
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Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
I suppose that every household in the country is carrying outspring-cleaningat this time of the year.
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Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
The local base is not strong enough to do thespring-cleaningon its own, and there is plenty to do.
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Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
It showsspring-cleaningitems sold by some 10 supermarkets and, in all, about a dozen items.
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Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
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