washing
gb/wˈɔʃɪŋ/ us/wˈɔʃɪŋ/
A2
英语
义项
0 个义项
名词
A2
action
1
cleaning with water and soap
Cleaning something with water (often with soap).
用法模式：
the washing of [something]
常见错误：
Learners often use "washing" where "wash" is more natural (e.g., "give it a wash").
近义词
cleaning (Broader; not necessarily with water.)
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wash (More common and shorter; often preferred in everyday speech.)
反义词
dirtying (Making something dirty rather than cleaning it.)
搭配
hand-washing
|hair washing
|car washing
|washing hands
|washing process
|washing cycle
|regular washing
|thorough washing
|gentle washing
|daily washing
主题
daily_life
|cleaning
|home
例句
- After the hike, the boots needed a thorough washing.
- Frequent washing can fade dark clothes over time.
- The label says the fabric can handle machine washing.
学习者例句
- Washing your hands helps stop germs.
- This jacket needs gentle washing.
名词
A2
entity
2
clothes that need washing
Clothes that need to be washed.
用法模式：
do the washing; put the washing out; bring the washing in
常见错误：
This meaning is usually used with "the" ("the washing").
近义词
laundry (More common in American English and in general writing.)
反义词
clean clothes (Clothes that have already been washed.)
搭配
do the washing
|put the washing out
|hang the washing out
|bring the washing in
|a pile of washing
|basket of washing
|wet washing
|damp washing
|fold the washing
|iron the washing
主题
daily_life
|home
|clothing
|cleaning
例句
- I’ve got a huge pile of washing to do this weekend.
- Can you bring the washing in before it starts raining?
- The washing is still damp, so it needs more time to dry.
学习者例句
- I need to do the washing today.
- Please bring the washing inside.
名词
B1
quantity
3
one load of laundry
One load of clothes in the washing machine.
用法模式：
do a washing; put on a washing
常见错误：
Don’t confuse "a washing" (one load) with "the washing" (all laundry to be washed).
近义词
load (Very common, especially with machines ("a load of laundry").)
反义词
dry load (Not a standard opposite; contrasts with clothes being washed.)
搭配
put on a washing
|do a washing
|a quick washing
|a full washing
|a small washing
|a hot washing
|a cold washing
|a delicate washing
|an extra washing
|two washings
主题
daily_life
|home
|cleaning
例句
- I put on a washing before I left for work.
- That blanket is too big for one washing in this machine.
- It took two washings to get the grass stain out.
学习者例句
- I will put on a washing now.
adjective
B1
property
4
related to washing clothes
Used to describe things for washing (especially clothes).
用法模式：
washing + [noun]
常见错误：
Many common combinations are fixed compounds (e.g., "washing machine"); don’t add extra words unnecessarily.
近义词
laundry (Often used in compounds too (e.g., "laundry basket"), especially in American English.)
反义词
dry (Opposes washing when talking about cleaning methods (e.g., dry cleaning vs washing).)
搭配
washing powder
|washing detergent
|washing instructions
|washing basket
|washing bag
|washing cycle
|washing water
|washing temperature
|washing program
|washing symbol
主题
daily_life
|home
|cleaning
例句
- Check the washing instructions before you put it in the machine.
- I need to buy washing powder on my way home.
- The washing symbols show whether it can be tumble-dried.
学习者例句
- Read the washing instructions.
名词
technical
C1
process
5
rinsing to remove impurities
In science, rinsing something to remove impurities.
用法模式：
washing of [substance]; washing with [liquid]
近义词
rinsing (Emphasizes water flowing over; may not imply removal of impurities in a procedure.)
反义词
contamination (The presence or introduction of unwanted material rather than its removal.)
搭配
washing step
|washing procedure
|washing with water
|washing with solvent
|washings
|repeated washing
|thorough washing
|final washing
主题
science
|technical
例句
- After filtration, the washing of the solid helps remove remaining salts.
- Repeated washing with cold water reduced the bitterness.
- The protocol includes a final washing step before drying.
语法
词典原形
washing
IPA
GB/wˈɔʃɪŋ/
US/wˈɔʃɪŋ/
音节与重音
wash - ing （2 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (wash)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: washing
- Plural: washing, washings
相关表达
air your dirty washing in public
1/ˈɛɹ jˈʊɹ dˈɚti wˈɔʃɪŋ ˈɪn pˈʌblɪk/
idiom
share private problems publicly
To talk about private problems where everyone can hear.
例句
- They’re always airing their dirty washing in public on social media.
- I don’t want to air our dirty washing in public—let’s discuss this privately.
- The interview turned into an awkward moment of dirty-washing-in-public.
do the washing
1/dˈu ðə wˈɔʃɪŋ/
fixed phrase
wash clothes and laundry
To wash your clothes.
例句
- I usually do the washing on Saturdays.
- Can you do the washing while I cook dinner?
- He did the washing and hung everything outside to dry.
hang out the washing
1/hˈæŋ ˈaʊt ðə wˈɔʃɪŋ/
fixed phrase
put wet clothes to dry
To put wet clothes on a line to dry.
例句
- It’s sunny, so I’m going to hang out the washing.
- She hung out the washing before she left the house.
- Don’t hang out the washing if it looks like rain.
wash your hands of [something/someone]
1/wˈɔʃ jˈʊɹ hˈændz əv səmˈɛθɪŋsˈoʊmˈoʊn/
idiom
refuse responsibility for something
To say you are no longer responsible.
例句
- After months of arguments, she washed her hands of the project.
- The company tried to wash its hands of the problem.
- He washed his hands of the whole affair and walked away.
washing line
1/wˈɔʃɪŋ lˈaɪn/
fixed phrase
line for drying clothes
A line used to dry clothes outside.
例句
- She pegged the sheets onto the washing line.
- The washing line snapped in the strong wind.
- If it stays sunny, the towels will dry quickly on the washing line.
washing machine
1/wˈɔʃɪŋ məʃˈin/
fixed phrase
machine that washes clothes
A machine for washing clothes.
例句
- The washing machine is leaking water onto the floor.
- I left my keys in my pocket and put them in the washing machine by mistake.
- We need a new washing machine because this one doesn’t spin properly.
washing up
1/wˈɔʃɪŋ ˈʌp/
fixed phrase
washing dishes after eating
Washing the dishes.
例句
- I’ll do the washing up if you dry and put everything away.
- There’s a lot of washing up after a dinner party.
- He hates washing up, so he bought a dishwasher.
washing-up liquid
1/wˈɔʃɪŋ ˈʌp lˈɪkwɪd/
fixed phrase
liquid soap for dishes
Liquid soap for washing dishes.
例句
- We’re out of washing-up liquid, so the plates will have to wait.
- Add a few drops of washing-up liquid to the bowl.
- This washing-up liquid is gentle on your hands.