scrub
scrub&+{1}
[skrʌb]
vb
to rub (a surface) hard, with or as if with a brush, soap, and water, in order to clean it
to remove (dirt), esp by rubbing with a brush and water
(of a surgeon) to wash the hands and arms thoroughly before operating
to purify (a vapour or gas) by removing impurities
to delete or cancel
(of jockeys) to urge a horse forwards by moving the arms and whip rhythmically forwards and backwards alongside its neck
n
the act of or an instance of scrubbing
See scrub round
scrub
scrub&+{2}
[skrʌb]
n
vegetation consisting of stunted trees, bushes, and other plants growing in an arid area.(as modifier)
an area of arid land covered with such vegetation
an animal of inferior breeding or condition.(as modifier)
a small or insignificant person
anything stunted or inferior
a player not in the first team
adj
small, stunted, or inferior
(of a player) not in the first team.(of a team) composed of such players.(of a contest) between scratch or incomplete teams
- 习惯用语
- the scrub a remote place, esp one where contact with people can be avoided
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