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scrub
/ˈskrʌb/

scrub

🇺🇸 American English
/tə ˈskrʌb/
🇬🇧 British English
/ˈskrʌb/
Meaning of scrub

clean by rubbing

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When to use scrub

scrub the floor

擦洗地板

scrub the sink

擦洗水槽

scrub the tub

擦洗浴缸

scrub the tiles

擦洗瓷砖

scrub the pan

擦洗平底锅

scrub usage examples

🇨🇳Chinese🇬🇧English

She scrubbed the bath until all the soap scum came off.

🇨🇳Chinese🇬🇧English

Don't scrub the curtains too hard or you might damage the fabric.

Similar words

scrub

to rub hard, usually to clean something

wipe

to remove dirt or liquid by moving a cloth or tissue across a surface

scour

to clean something by rubbing hard, often with an abrasive

sponge

to clean or dry something using a sponge or sponge-like material

polish

to rub a surface to make it smooth and shiny

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scrub - тереть
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scrub belongs to the topic "Household Chores". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

scrub擦洗
mess乱七八糟
dust灰尘
stain污渍
trash垃圾
tool工具
sink洗手池

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What's the difference between scrub / wipe / scour / sponge / polish / buff

🇬🇧English
scrub

to rub hard, usually to clean something

A2Often

I need to scrub the bathtub this weekend.

Мне нужно потереть/почистить ванну на этих выходных.

🇬🇧English

to remove dirt or liquid by moving a cloth or tissue across a surface

A2Very Often

Wipe the table after dinner.

Протри стол после ужина.

S
🇬🇧English
scour

to clean something by rubbing hard, often with an abrasive

A2Rarely

She scoured the burnt pan with steel wool.

Она отчистила пригоревшую сковороду стальной щеткой.

🇬🇧English

to clean or dry something using a sponge or sponge-like material

A2Often

Sponge the spill up with a cloth.

Вытирай разлитое губкой/тряпкой.

P
🇬🇧English
polish

to rub a surface to make it smooth and shiny

A2Often

Polish your shoes before the party.

Потрите ботинки до блеска перед вечеринкой.

B
🇬🇧English
buff

to polish something by rubbing, often with a cloth or machine

A2Rarely

Buff the chrome until it shines.

Потрите хром до блеска.

🇬🇧English

to clean with water (and usually soap); may involve rubbing

A2Very Often

Please wash the dishes after dinner.

Помыть посуду после ужина, пожалуйста.

🇬🇧English

to clean or arrange something using a brush

A2Very Often

Brush the crumbs off the table.

Смахни крошки со стола щёткой.

🇬🇧English

to remove dirt, stains, or unwanted matter; general term covering many methods

A2Very Often

I will clean the kitchen tomorrow.

Я уберу/почищу кухню завтра.

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How to pronounce scrub and what this word means

scrub translation: тереть. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce scrub

/ˈskrʌb/

scrub translation

тереть

scrub examples

She scrubbed the bath until all the soap scum came off.

scrub transcription

/ˈskrʌb/, /tə ˈskrʌb/

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scrub meaning: what does it mean?

clean by rubbing

scrub pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

scrub is pronounced as /ˈskrʌb/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

scrub definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

She scrubbed the bath until all the soap scum came off. Translation: Она продолжала тереть ванну, пока весь налёт от мыла не исчез.

Is scrub part of Household Chores vocabulary?

Yes, scrub (тереть) can be learned in the Household Chores topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is scrub part of Home and Household vocabulary?

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