disinfect
verb[T]
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给…杀菌,为…除菌,替…消毒disinfect thetoilets/awound给厕所/伤口消毒
to make something clean
- cleanYou'll need to clean the wound before you bandage it.
- cleanseThe herb is supposed to cleanse the body of toxins.
- disinfectWe disinfected the doorknobs with antibac wipes.
- sanitizeTest tubes must be washed and sanitized before use.
- sterilizeThe lab equipment was thoroughly sterilized before use.
- purifyPlants cut down on pollution and help purify the air.
Cleaning generally
- brushsomeone/somethingoff
- cleaner
- cleaning
- cleanse
- cleansing
- groom
- hoovering
- mop
- purification
- purifier
- purify
- repurify
- rinse
- scrub
- sponge
- steam-clean
- sterilizing
- swill
- wash(something)out
- washsomethingdown