cleanly
gb/klˈinli/ us/klˈinli/
B1
英语
义项
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adverb
B1
property
1
without dirt or mess
in a way that is clean
用法模式：
[do something] cleanly
常见错误：
Learners may use the adjective clean instead of the adverb: say “work cleanly,” not “work clean.”
近义词
clean (More general; often used as an adjective rather than an adverb.)
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hygienically (Emphasizes health and cleanliness standards.)
反义词
dirty (Not clean; with dirt or stains.)
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messily (Emphasizes creating or having a mess.)
搭配
wash cleanly
|wipe cleanly
|cleanly washed
|cleanly rinsed
|cleanly scrubbed
|eat cleanly
|cleanly dressed
|cleanly kept
|cleanly maintained
|cleanly finished
主题
daily_life
|home
|hygiene
例句
- She washed her hands cleanly before cooking.
- The kitchen was kept cleanly, with counters wiped after every meal.
- He ate cleanly, without spilling sauce on his shirt.
学习者例句
- Please wash the cups cleanly.
- She keeps her room cleanly.
adverb
B2
property
2
neatly and tidily
in a neat and tidy way
用法模式：
[something] is arranged cleanly
常见错误：
Cleanly can mean “neatly,” not only “without dirt,” especially with design or layout.
近义词
neatly (Most direct synonym for tidy arrangement.)
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tidily (Emphasizes order and lack of clutter.)
反义词
messily (In a disorganized, untidy way.)
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sloppily (Suggests careless untidiness.)
搭配
cleanly arranged
|cleanly organized
|cleanly laid out
|cleanly presented
|cleanly written
|cleanly designed
|cleanly styled
|cleanly lined
|cleanly separated sections
|cleanly formatted
主题
daily_life
|appearance
例句
- The cables were routed cleanly behind the desk.
- She presented her notes cleanly, with clear headings and spacing.
- The apartment was decorated cleanly, with very little clutter.
学习者例句
- He wrote his name cleanly on the form.
adverb
B2
property
3
smoothly and precisely
smoothly and accurately
用法模式：
[do something] cleanly
常见错误：
Often used about actions (cutting, striking, catching), not only about cleanliness.
近义词
smoothly (Emphasizes lack of roughness or interruption.)
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precisely (Emphasizes accuracy and exactness.)
反义词
clumsily (Without control or accuracy.)
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roughly (With unevenness or tearing.)
搭配
cut cleanly
|slice cleanly
|snip cleanly
|hit cleanly
|strike cleanly
|catch cleanly
|land cleanly
|cleanly executed
|cleanly drilled hole
|cleanly machined
主题
sports
|crafts
|tools
例句
- The scissors cut cleanly through the fabric.
- He hit the ball cleanly and sent it into the corner.
- The gymnast landed cleanly after the jump.
学习者例句
- The knife cut cleanly.
adverb
C1
property
4
fairly; without cheating
in a fair way; not cheating
用法模式：
[play/compete/fight] cleanly
常见错误：
In this sense, cleanly is about fairness, not physical dirt.
近义词
fairly (General word for following the rules.)
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honestly (Emphasizes truthfulness and integrity.)
反义词
unfairly (Not according to the rules or equal treatment.)
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dishonestly (With cheating or deception.)
搭配
play cleanly
|compete cleanly
|fight cleanly
|race cleanly
|campaign cleanly
|win cleanly
|cleanly earned
|cleanly conducted
|cleanly officiated
|cleanly judged
主题
sports
|ethics
|law
例句
- They played cleanly and accepted the referee’s decisions.
- If you compete cleanly, you don’t need to make excuses later.
- The match was fought cleanly, with no dirty tactics.
学习者例句
- We should play cleanly.
adverb
C1
property
5
decisively; without dispute
clearly and strongly; by a clear result
用法模式：
[win/beat/defeat] [someone] cleanly
常见错误：
This sense is about a clear outcome (a “clean win”), not about being neat or hygienic.
近义词
decisively (Emphasizes a strong, convincing result.)
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clearly (Emphasizes lack of doubt or ambiguity.)
反义词
narrowly (By only a small margin.)
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uncertainly (Without a clear or definite result.)
搭配
win cleanly
|beat cleanly
|defeat cleanly
|outvote cleanly
|cleanly won
|cleanly defeated
|cleanly ahead
|cleanly overtake
|cleanly take the lead
|cleanly settle (a matter)
主题
sports
|business
|news
例句
- She won cleanly in the first round.
- The home team beat their rivals cleanly, 4–0.
- He didn’t just edge past them—he defeated them cleanly.
学习者例句
- Our team won cleanly.
adverb
technical
C1
property
6
without errors or problems
without problems; with no errors
用法模式：
[system/program/process] [starts/stops/exits/shuts down] cleanly
常见错误：
Often used with exit/shut down/terminate; not usually replaced by 'cleanly' in everyday non-technical contexts.
近义词
successfully (Focuses on achieving the intended result.)
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smoothly (Focuses on lack of interruptions or glitches.)
反义词
badly (With problems or poor performance.)
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erratically (In an unstable, unpredictable way.)
搭配
exit cleanly
|shut down cleanly
|close cleanly
|terminate cleanly
|boot cleanly
|install cleanly
|uninstall cleanly
|cleanly restart
|cleanly recover
|cleanly compile
主题
technology
|computing
例句
- After the update, the app finally opened and closed cleanly.
- The script exited cleanly with status code zero.
- If the server doesn’t shut down cleanly, the data can be corrupted.
学习者例句
- The program exited cleanly.
adverb
C1
property
7
completely separated or removed
completely, with nothing left behind
用法模式：
[something] [comes off/detaches/separates] cleanly
常见错误：
In this sense, cleanly relates to completeness of separation, not to washing or hygiene.
近义词
completely (Focuses on total removal, not on neatness.)
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neatly (Focuses on lack of damage or residue.)
反义词
partially (Not fully removed or separated.)
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raggedly (Separated with rough, torn edges.)
搭配
detach cleanly
|separate cleanly
|come off cleanly
|pull off cleanly
|peel off cleanly
|remove cleanly
|cleanly detached
|cleanly severed
|cleanly separated
|cleanly removed
主题
daily_life
|technology
|medicine
例句
- The sticker peeled off cleanly without leaving residue.
- The connector detached cleanly when he pressed the release tab.
- If the tooth doesn’t come out cleanly, the dentist may need to remove the rest.
学习者例句
- The label came off cleanly.
语法
词典原形
cleanly
IPA
GB/klˈinli/
US/klˈinli/
音节与重音
cleanly （1 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (cleanly)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: cleanly
- Plural: cleanlies
词族
相关表达
break cleanly
1/bɹˈeɪk klˈinli/
fixed phrase
separate neatly without splintering
to break neatly, not into rough pieces
例句
- If you score the tile first, it should break cleanly.
- The branch didn’t break cleanly; it splintered and tore the bark.
- The glass broke cleanly into two large pieces.
cleanly shaven
1/klˈinli ʃˈeɪvən/
fixed phrase
with no beard or stubble
with no beard
例句
- He was cleanly shaven for the interview.
- In the photo, she looks different because he’s cleanly shaven.
- The actor appeared cleanly shaven for the role.
cut cleanly
1/kˈʌt klˈinli/
fixed phrase
cut smoothly without tearing
to cut smoothly and neatly
例句
- A sharp blade will cut cleanly through thick cardboard.
- The kitchen scissors didn’t cut cleanly, so the edge looked torn.
- Use steady pressure so the saw cuts cleanly.
exit cleanly
1/ˈɛksɪt klˈinli/
fixed phrase
technical
close without errors
to close without problems
例句
- The application exits cleanly when you click Quit.
- If the process doesn’t exit cleanly, restart the device.
- The test checks whether the program exits cleanly after the final step.
get away cleanly
1/ɡˈɛt əwˈeɪ klˈinli/
fixed phrase
escape without harm or blame
to escape with no problems
例句
- The driver lost control but got away cleanly with only a scratch.
- They thought they could cheat and get away cleanly, but they were reported.
- It’s rare to get away cleanly after a mistake like that.
win cleanly
1/wˈɪn klˈinli/
fixed phrase
win decisively and fairly
to win clearly, with no doubt
例句
- She won cleanly and no one questioned the decision.
- The challenger won cleanly in a landslide.
- If you win cleanly, you don’t need to argue about the result.