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BNC: 1853 COCA: 2143

wash

1 wash /ˈwɑːʃ/ verb
washes; washed; washing
1 wash
/ˈwɑːʃ/
verb
washes; washed; washing
Learner's definition of WASH
: to clean (something) with water and usually soap清洗;洗涤
[+ object]
[no object]
[+ object] : to carry (something) by the movement of water冲刷;冲走
[no object] : to be carried by the movement of water被冲走;被冲向
[no object] : to move by flowing流过;冲刷
[no object] informal : to be believable or acceptable令人相信或接受usually used in negative statements通常用于否定句

wash away

[phrasal verb]
wash (something) away or wash away (something)
: to carry (something) away by the movement of water冲掉;冲走
: to get rid of (something, such as unhappy or unpleasant thoughts) completely彻底消除(不愉快的想法等)

wash down

[phrasal verb]
wash (something) down or wash down (something)
: to clean (something) with water(用水)清洗,冲洗
: to drink something after eating (food)吃完(食物)喝…;就着…喝

wash off

[phrasal verb]
wash (something) off or wash off (something) : to clean (something) by using water(用水)冲洗
: to be able to be removed or cleaned by washing能被冲洗掉;能被洗掉

wash out

[phrasal verb]
: to be able to be removed or cleaned by washing能被洗掉
wash (something) out or wash out (something)
: to clean the inside of (something, such as a cup or pot) with water洗净,清洗(杯子、壶等内部)
: to damage or carry away (something) by the force of moving water冲垮;冲毁;冲走
: to cause (something, such as a sports event) to be stopped or canceled because of rain(因下雨而)停止,取消(体育比赛等)
US, informal : to fail to successfully complete a course of training because you do not have the necessary qualities, skills, or abilities未能完成培训项目;出局
see also washout

wash over

[phrasal verb]
wash over (someone or something)
: to affect or be felt by (someone) thoroughly and deeply深刻影响;使深切感到
: to appear on (a person's face) suddenly(在面部)闪现

wash up

[phrasal verb]
: to be carried by the movement of water to the shore(被波浪)冲上岸
US : to wash your hands, face, etc.洗(手、脸等)
chiefly British : to wash the dishes after a meal(餐后)洗餐具

wash your hands of

: to say or decide that you will no longer deal with or be responsible for (someone or something) because you are angry, disgusted, etc. : to refuse to be involved with (something or someone) anymore(由于生气、厌烦)撒手不管,洗手不干
2 wash /ˈwɑːʃ/ noun
plural washes
2 wash
/ˈwɑːʃ/
noun
plural washes
Learner's definition of WASH
[count] : an act of cleaning something by using water and soap : an act of washing something洗;洗涤usually singular通常用单数
[singular] : a group of clothes, towels, sheets, etc., that are being washed or that are going to be washed : laundry正在洗的衣物;将要洗的衣物
[singular] : the movement of water水的流动
especially : the waves made in the water after a moving boat passes by(尤指小船驶过划出的)海浪,波浪
[count] : a thin layer of paint薄涂层
see also whitewash
[count]
: a liquid used for cleaning清洗液;清洗剂
see also mouthwash
: a soap or lotion for the skin肥皂液;沐浴液;洗面奶
[singular] US, informal : a situation in which losses and gains balance each other平局;平手

it will all come out in the wash

informal
used to say that a problem is not serious and will be solved in the future问题(并不严重)终将被解决;事情会迎刃而解
used to say that the truth will be known in the future终将水落石出;将会真相大白
BNC: 1853 COCA: 2143

wash

1 of 4

verb

ˈwȯsh How to pronounce wash (audio) ˈwäsh How to pronounce wash (audio)
chiefly Midland also
ˈwȯrsh How to pronounce wash (audio)
 or  ˈwärsh
washed; washing; washes

transitive verb

1
a
: to cleanse by or as if by the action of liquid (such as water)
b
: to remove (something, such as dirt) by rubbing or drenching with liquid
2
: to cleanse (fur) by licking or by rubbing with a paw moistened with saliva
3
a
: to flush or moisten (a bodily part or injury) with a liquid
b(1)
: to wet thoroughly : drench
(2)
: to overspread with light : suffuse
c
: to pass a liquid (such as water) over or through especially so as to carry off material from the surface or interior
4
: to flow along or dash or overflow against
waves washing the shore
5
: to move, carry, or deposit by or as if by the force of water in motion
houses washed away by the flood
6
a
: to subject (something, such as crushed ore) to the action of water to separate valuable material
b
: to separate (particles) from a substance (such as ore) by agitation with or in water
c(1)
: to pass through a bath to carry off impurities or soluble components
(2)
: to pass (a gas or gaseous mixture) through or over a liquid to purify it especially by removing soluble components
7
a
: to cover or daub lightly with or as if with an application of a thin liquid (such as whitewash or varnish)
b
: to depict or paint by a broad sweep of thin color with a brush
8
: to cause to swirl
washing coffee around in his cup
9
: launder sense 3
how the mob washes its money through corrupt bankers Vincent Teresa

intransitive verb

1
: to wash oneself or a part of one's body
2
: to become worn away by the action of water
3
: to clean something by rubbing or dipping in water
4
a
: to become carried along on water : drift
cakes of ice washing along
b
: to pour, sweep, or flow in a stream or current
waves of pioneers washing westward Green Peyton
5
: to serve as a cleansing agent
this soap washes thoroughly
6
a
: to undergo laundering
this dress doesn't wash well
b(1)
: to undergo testing successfully : work sense 3
an interesting theory, but it just won't wash
(2)
: to gain acceptance : inspire belief
the story didn't wash with me

wash

2 of 4

noun

1
a
: a piece of ground washed by the sea or river
b
: bog, marsh
c(1)
: a shallow body of water
(2)
: a shallow creek
d
Western US : the dry bed of a stream

called also dry wash

2
a
: the act or process or an instance of washing or being washed
b
: articles to be washed, being washed, or having been washed
3
: the surging action or sound of waves
also : something resembling this action or sound
the warm wash of applause that followed her … introduction John Updike
4
a
: worthless especially liquid waste : refuse
b
: an insipid beverage
c
: vapid writing or speech
5
a
: a sweep or splash especially of color made by or as if by a long stroke of a brush
in the gray wash of early morning
b
: a thin coat of paint (such as watercolor)
c
: a thin liquid used for coating a surface (such as a wall)
6
: lotion
7
: loose or eroded surface material of the earth (such as rock debris) transported and deposited by running water
8
b
: a disturbance in a fluid (such as water or the air) produced by the passage of an airfoil or propeller
9
: a situation in which losses and gains or advantages and disadvantages balance each other

wash

3 of 4

adjective

1
: involving essentially simultaneous purchase and sale of the same security
spurious market activity resulting from wash trading
2
: washable
wash fabric

Wash

4 of 4

abbreviation

Phrases
wash one's hands of
: to disclaim interest in, responsibility for, or further connection with

Example Sentences

Verb We have to wash the dishes. Did you wash your hands? The flooding washed sand and silt all over the area. The pollution washes into rivers from nearby factories. Water washed over the deck of the ship. Waves washed up onto the beach. Noun My jeans are in the wash. We could hear the wash of the waves against the rocks. The wash from speedboats is dangerous for swimmers. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
Residents are cautioned not to drink, brush their teeth, make ice, cook or wash dishes with tap water unless it has first been boiled for at least one minute. al, 6 Sep. 2022 The agency also urged people not to leave the water running while washing dishes, and instead fill the sink or a bucket with water to wash their dishes. Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2022 The pH shampoo is ideal for those who like to wash their hair every day because it was designed for frequent use. Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2022 As Skinner gets the women set up to wash their hair, Aniston and McMillian are following along from another room. Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE.com, 17 June 2022 Natural shampoos have lighter, gentler ingredients that mildly wash the hair. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 2 June 2022 Try using the pads of your fingers rather than your nails to wash your hair and avoid using scalp exfoliators, which can be irritating when your scalp is already angry. Claire Gillespie, SELF, 23 Mar. 2022 The movie’s craft services department needed a kitchen at which to wash dishes and a dishwasher. Paul Guzzo, orlandosentinel.com, 12 Mar. 2022 Schmitt even fired Kathy Hoffman’s husband, who came in a few nights a week to help wash dishes, because his scrubbing wasn’t up to her standards. Janelle Bitker, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Mar. 2022
Noun
Dark wash, straight-leg denim is a fall staple courtesy of Amiri. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2022 Additions like bath bombs, a good body wash, or even a fun shower cap can make getting clean feel all the more indulgent. Jamie Wilson, Harper's BAZAAR, 31 Aug. 2022 Extra body wash, bars of soap, and bath salts can be tucked away and out of sight rather than taking up precious space in the linen closet or shower. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2022 Ground-floor amenities open to all residents will include a furnished lobby, meeting spaces and lounge areas, a multi-purpose room, a dog wash and laundry room, and arts-and-crafts room, fitness rooms with nearby restrooms, and management offices. Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2022 With argan oil, aloe vera juice and lemon tea tree oil, hair-wash reliably cleanses your strands and scalp without stripping your hair. Blake Newby, Essence, 17 Aug. 2022 In the lineup was Vaseline, Dove body wash, Degree deodorant, cocoa butter, variety of Dr. Teal’s bath products and so much more. Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 12 Aug. 2022 This gentle body wash cleanses and hydrates without further harming the skin. Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 9 Aug. 2022 Car wash: Bring your cars to the St. Mary of the Falls Boy Scout Troop 252 set for this Saturday (Aug. 6) at the Columbia-Cook Sunoco gas station. cleveland, 1 Aug. 2022
Adjective
To transition the look from ritzy to relaxed, the Rare Beauty founder paired the corset with blue, mid-wash straight jeans. Seventeen, 8 Sep. 2022 While contamination events may be rare, they can be spread by equipment or in something like wash water at a packing facility. Steven Savage, Forbes, 28 June 2022 Key to the strategy was expanding Mammoth’s existing unlimited wash-club subscription program, crafted by its founders, to all the new locations. Miriam Gottfried, WSJ, 20 Aug. 2022 Our favorite top-load washer is the Maytag Smart Capable Top Load Washing Machine thanks to its quiet operation and variety of wash cycle options. Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2022 This shower-ready brush from Pattern Beauty is a wash day detangling staple for curly and textured hair types (including this writer's). Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 June 2022 The election exempts securities trades from wash-sale loss (WS) adjustments, which can defer tax losses to the subsequent year and the $3,000 capital loss limitation. Robert Green, Forbes, 20 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English, from Old English wascan; akin to Old High German waskan to wash and perhaps to Old English wæter water

First Known Use

Verb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Adjective

1848, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of wash was before the 12th century
BNC: 1853 COCA: 2143
wash

noun

(especially BrE) ADJECTIVE | VERB + WASH | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVEgood好好清洗quick快速清洗car (BrE, NAmE) 洗車VERB + WASHhave清洗He had a quick wash and shave.他迅速地洗了臉又刮了鬍子。do (BrE, NAmE) 洗衣服I'm doing a dark wash (= washing all the dark clothes together).我正在集中洗深色的衣服。could do with, could use, need需要沖洗That car could do with a good wash.那輛車需要好好沖洗一下。PREPOSITIONin the wash (= being washed or waiting to be washed) (BrE, NAmE) 正在被清洗;正等待清洗Your shirt's in the wash.你的襯衫還在洗着呢。PHRASEScome out in the wash (BrE, NAmE, figurative) 真相大白This will all come out in the wash (= the truth will be revealed).這一切都將真相大白。
wash

verb

ADVERB | PHRASES ADVERBcarefully, properly, thoroughly仔細地洗;適當地清洗;徹底清洗gently輕輕地洗She gently washed and dressed the wound.她輕輕地洗了洗傷口然後包紮了起來。quickly快速地清洗frequently, regularly頻繁地/經常地清洗Hands need to be washed regularly with hot water.需要經常用熱水洗手。PHRASESfreshly washed, newly washed剛洗過的the smell of freshly washed hair剛洗過的頭髮的香味

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