clean

adj.

清洁 not dirty

1. 洁净的；干净的
   not dirty
   1. Are your hands clean?
      你的手干净吗？
   2. to wipe sth clean
      把某物擦干净
   3. The hotel was spotlessly (= extremely) clean .
      这家旅馆干净得一尘不染。
   4. It is your responsibility to keep the room clean and tidy .
      保持房间整洁是你的职责。
   5. Keep your room neat and clean .
      保持房间整洁。
   6. I can't find a clean shirt (= one I haven't worn since it was washed) .
      我找不到一件干净的衬衫。
2. 爱干净的；爱整洁的
   having a clean appearance and clean surroundings
   1. Cats are very clean animals.
      猫是颇爱干净的动物。

无害 not harmful

3. 无有害物的；无污染的
   free from harmful or unpleasant substances
   1. clean drinking water
      洁净的饮用水
   2. clean air
      清洁的空气
   3. cleaner cars (= not producing so many harmful substances)
      环保型汽车

纸 paper

4. 空白的；未写过的
   with nothing written on it
   1. a clean sheet of paper
      一张空白纸

文明 not offensive

5. 文明的；无色情的；正派的
   not offensive or referring to sex; not doing anything that is considered immoral or bad
   1. The entertainment was good clean fun for the whole family.
      这种娱乐文明有趣，对全家老少都适合。
   2. Keep the jokes clean please!
      开玩笑请文明点！
   3. The sport has a very clean image.
      这项运动享有很文明的声誉。

合法 not illegal

6. 无犯罪记录的；守法的；清白的
   not showing or having any record of doing sth that is against the law
   1. a clean driving licence/driver's license
      无违章记录的驾驶执照
   2. a clean police record
      无违警记录
7. 没有私藏（或携带）违禁品（如枪支、毒品等）的
   not owning or carrying anything illegal such as drugs or weapons
   1. The police searched her but she was clean.
      警察搜了她的身，但未发现她携带任何违禁品。

公正 fair

8. 公平的；守规则的；不违例的
   played or done in a fair way and within the rules
   1. It was a tough but clean game.
      这是一场打得艰苦但却是规规矩矩的比赛。

平整；简洁 smooth/simple

9. 边缘平整的；表面平滑的；简洁规则的
   having a smooth edge, surface or shape; simple and regular
   1. A sharp knife makes a clean cut.
      快刀切得整齐。
   2. a modern design with clean lines and a bright appearance
      线条流畅、外观明快的现代设计

准确 accurate

10. 动作熟练而准确的；干净利落的
    done in a skilful and accurate way
    1. The plane made a clean take-off.
       飞机起飞得干净利落。

味道；气味 taste/smell

11. 清醇的；清新的
    tasting, smelling or looking pleasant and fresh
    1. The wine has a clean taste and a lovely golden colour.
       这葡萄酒味道清醇，色泽金黄。

verb

1. 除去…的灰尘；使…干净；打扫
   to make sth free from dirt or dust by washing or rubbing it
   1. to clean the windows/bath/floor
      擦窗户 / 浴缸 / 地板
   2. to clean a wound
      洗净伤口
   3. Have you cleaned your teeth ?
      你刷过牙了吗？
   4. The villa is cleaned twice a week.
      这栋别墅一周打扫两次。
   5. I spent all day cooking and cleaning.
      我一整天都忙着做饭和打扫卫生。
2. 变干净
   to become clean
   1. This coat is filthy. I'll have it cleaned .
      这件大衣脏了，我得送去干洗。
3. 变干净
   to become clean
   1. This coat is filthy. I'll have it cleaned .
      这件大衣脏了，我得送去干洗。
4. （烹调前给鱼、鸡等）清除内脏
   to remove the inside parts of a fish, chicken, etc. before you cook it

adv.

1. （行动）彻底地，完全地
   used to emphasize that an action takes place completely
   1. The thief got clean away.
      那小偷已逃之夭夭。
   2. I clean forgot about calling him.
      我把给他打电话的事忘得一干二净。

noun

1. 打扫；清扫
   the act or process of cleaning sth
   1. The house needed a good clean.
      这房子需要彻底打扫。

1. ADJ-GRADED 干净的;洁净的;无污迹的
   Something that is clean is free from dirt or unwanted marks.
   1. He wore his cleanest slacks, a clean shirt and a navy blazer...
      他穿着他最干净的便裤，洁净的衬衫和藏青色上装。
   2. Disease has not been a problem because clean water is available...
      不必担心会生病，因为能喝上干净水。
   3. The metro is efficient and spotlessly clean...
      地铁非常快捷，而且一尘不染。
   4. Tiled kitchen floors are easy to keep clean.
      铺了瓷砖的厨房地板便于保洁。
2. (人或动物)讲卫生的，爱干净的
   You say that people or animals are clean when they keep themselves or their surroundings clean.
3. ADJ-GRADED (燃料或化学作用)无害的，无污染的，清洁的
   A clean fuel or chemical process does not create many harmful or polluting substances.
   1. Fans of electric cars say they are clean, quiet and economical.
      电动汽车迷们说，电动车清洁、无噪音而且经济。
4. V-ERG 清洗;清除;擦拭;擦洗
   If you clean something or clean dirt off it, you make it free from dirt and unwanted marks, for example by washing or wiping it. If something cleans easily, it is easy to clean.
   1. Her father cleaned his glasses with a paper napkin...
      她父亲用纸巾把眼镜擦干净。
   2. It took half an hour to clean the orange powder off the bath...
      花了半个钟头才把浴缸上的柑橘粉擦洗掉。
   3. He cleaned the flakes away with his coat sleeve...
      他用大衣袖子把碎屑掸掉。
   4. Wood flooring not only cleans easily, but it's environmentally friendly into the bargain.
      木地板不光容易打扫，而且还环保。
   5. Clean is also a noun.
      
   6. Give the cooker a good clean.
      把炊具好好清洗一下。
5. VERB 打扫，清扫(房间、房屋)
   If you clean a room or house, you make the inside of it and the furniture in it free from dirt and dust.
   1. With them also lived Mary Burinda, who cooked and cleaned...
      和他们同住的还有玛丽·伯琳达，她负责做饭和打扫卫生。
   2. She got up early and cleaned the flat.
      她早早就起了床，把公寓打扫干净。
6. ADJ-GRADED (书籍、笑话、生活方式)文明的，不淫秽的，不下流的
   If you describe something such as a book, joke, or lifestyle as clean, you think that they are not sexually immoral or offensive.
   1. They're trying to show clean, wholesome, decent movies...
      他们尽量播放文明、健康、正派的电影。
   2. Flirting is good clean fun...
      打情骂俏无伤大雅，还别有一番趣味。
   3. He became a model of clean living and Bible Belt virtues.
      他成了洁身自好、恪守“圣经地带”德行的典范。
7. ADJ-GRADED (名声、履历)无污点的，清白的
   If someone has a clean reputation or record, they have never done anything illegal or wrong.
   1. Accusations of tax evasion have tarnished his clean image...
      避税的指控使他的清白形象蒙污。
   2. You can hire these from most car hire firms, provided you have a clean driving licence.
      只要你的驾照没有违规记录，就可以从多数租车公司租到这些车。
8. ADJ-GRADED (比赛或打斗)无舞弊行为的，公平的，不违规的
   A clean game or fight is carried out fairly, according to the rules.
   1. He called for a clean fight in the election and an end to 'negative campaigning'...
      他呼吁选举中进行公平竞争，结束“负面竞选”。
   2. It was a clean match, well refereed.
      比赛没有舞弊行为，裁判很公正。
9. ADJ-GRADED (口味、气味或色彩)淡雅的，清新的，明快的
   If you describe a flavour, smell, or colour as clean, you like it because it is light and fresh.
   1. ...the fresh, clean smell of the sea...
      大海清新舒爽的气味
   2. Soft tones of blue and grey create a clean, bright look.
      蓝色和灰色的柔和色调营造出明快、亮丽的视觉感观。
10. ADJ (纸张)空白的，无字迹的
    A clean sheet of paper has no writing or drawing on it.
    1. Take a clean sheet of paper and down the left-hand side make a list.
       拿张白纸，在左下方列个单子。
11. ADJ (结束、开始)完全的，干脆的
    If you make a clean break or start, you end a situation completely and start again in a different way.
    1. She wanted to make a clean break from her mother and father.
       她想和父母一刀两断。
12. ADV (用于加强语气)完全，彻底
    Clean is used to emphasize that something was done completely.
    1. It burned clean through the seat of my overalls...
       它把我工装裤屁股那块烧透了。
    2. The thief got clean away with the money...
       那个贼拿着钱逃之夭夭了。
    3. I clean forgot everything I had prepared.
       我把准备的东西忘了个一干二净。
13. ADJ-GRADED (形状)规则的，简洁的，边缘平滑的
    A clean shape is simple and regular, with definite, smooth edges.
    1. He admires the clean lines of Shaker furniture...
       他欣赏夏克家具流畅的线条。
    2. The drill should be slowly rotated to ensure a clean hole.
       钻头必须缓慢转动，以保证钻孔平整光滑。
14. ADJ-GRADED (动作)干脆利落的，快速无误的
    You can describe an action as clean to indicate that it is carried out simply and quickly without mistakes.
    1. They were more concerned about the dogs' welfare than a clean getaway...
       他们更加关心那些狗的安危，而非自己如何干净利落地脱身。
    2. Paul had arrested countless men like this one before and was expecting a clean, quick job.
       此前，保罗逮捕过无数个这样的家伙，他估计这次能手到擒来。
15. PHRASE 坦白承认;和盘托出
    If you come clean about something that you have been keeping secret, you admit it or tell people about it.
    1. It would be better if you come clean about it and let her know what kind of man she is seeing.
       你最好一五一十地告诉她，让她知道她正在交往的那个男人是个什么货色。
16. to clean up your act → see: act

1. He wore his cleanest slacks, a clean shirt and a navy blazer
   他穿着他最干净的便裤，洁净的衬衫和藏青色上装。
2. Disease has not been a problem because clean water is available
   不必担心会生病，因为能喝上干净水。
3. The metro is efficient and spotlessly clean
   地铁非常快捷，而且一尘不染。
4. Tiled kitchen floors are easy to keep clean.
   铺了瓷砖的厨房地板便于保洁。
5. Fans of electric cars say they are clean, quiet and economical.
   电动汽车迷们说，电动车清洁、无噪音而且经济。
6. Her father cleaned his glasses with a paper napkin
   她父亲用纸巾把眼镜擦干净。
7. It took half an hour to clean the orange powder off the bath
   花了半个钟头才把浴缸上的柑橘粉擦洗掉。
8. He cleaned the flakes away with his coat sleeve
   他用大衣袖子把碎屑掸掉。
9. Wood flooring not only cleans easily, but it's environmentally friendly into the bargain.
   木地板不光容易打扫，而且还环保。
10. With them also lived Mary Burinda, who cooked and cleaned
    和他们同住的还有玛丽·伯琳达，她负责做饭和打扫卫生。
11. She got up early and cleaned the flat.
    她早早就起了床，把公寓打扫干净。
12. They're trying to show clean, wholesome, decent movies
    他们尽量播放文明、健康、正派的电影。
13. Flirting is good clean fun
    打情骂俏无伤大雅，还别有一番趣味。
14. He became a model of clean living and Bible Belt virtues.
    他成了洁身自好、恪守“圣经地带”德行的典范。
15. Accusations of tax evasion have tarnished his clean image
    避税的指控使他的清白形象蒙污。
16. You can hire these from most car hire firms, provided you have a clean driving licence.
    只要你的驾照没有违规记录，就可以从多数租车公司租到这些车。
17. He called for a clean fight in the election and an end to 'negative campaigning'
    他呼吁选举中进行公平竞争，结束“负面竞选”。
18. It was a clean match, well refereed.
    比赛没有舞弊行为，裁判很公正。
19. Soft tones of blue and grey create a clean, bright look.
    蓝色和灰色的柔和色调营造出明快、亮丽的视觉感观。
20. Take a clean sheet of paper and down the left-hand side make a list.
    拿张白纸，在左下方列个单子。
21. She wanted to make a clean break from her mother and father.
    她想和父母一刀两断。
22. It burned clean through the seat of my overalls
    它把我工装裤屁股那块烧透了。
23. The thief got clean away with the money
    那个贼拿着钱逃之夭夭了。
24. I clean forgot everything I had prepared.
    我把准备的东西忘了个一干二净。
25. He admires the clean lines of Shaker furniture
    他欣赏夏克家具流畅的线条。
26. The drill should be slowly rotated to ensure a clean hole.
    钻头必须缓慢转动，以保证钻孔平整光滑。
27. They were more concerned about the dogs 'welfare than a clean getaway
    他们更加关心那些狗的安危，而非自己如何干净利落地脱身。
28. Paul had arrested countless men like this one before and was expecting a clean, quick job.
    此前，保罗逮捕过无数个这样的家伙，他估计这次能手到擒来。
29. The bed had clean sheets and warm blankets.
    床上是干净的被单和暖和的毯子。
30. You must make a clean break with him.
    你必须和他划清界限。

  neat clean orderly tidy【导航词义：整洁的】

  neat adj. 整洁的，整齐的

〔辨析〕指事物既清洁又整齐的。

  clean adj. 干净的，整洁的

〔辨析〕最普通用词，指外表干干净净、毫无脏痕的。

  orderly adj. 整齐的，有条理的

〔辨析〕语义较强，指把东西合理安排整齐的，侧重于条理性。

  tidy adj. 〈尤英〉整洁的，整齐的

〔辨析〕常用于形容房间、房子、书桌等，强调所有东西都在正确的位置上。

clean sth↔down

1. 彻底打扫；使…彻底干净
   to clean sth thoroughly

clean sth off/from sth

clean sth↔off

1. 把…刷（或擦）掉
   to remove sth from sth by brushing, rubbing, etc.

clean sth↔out

1. 把（某物）内部彻底打扫干净
   to clean the inside of sth thoroughly

clean sb out

1. 耗尽（某人的）钱；用光（某人的）钱
   to use all of sb's money

clean sb/sth out

1. 洗劫
   to steal everything from a person or place

clean (yourself) up

1. 把（身体）洗干净
   to make yourself clean, usually by washing
   1. The police searched her but she was clean.
      警察搜了她的身，但未发现她携带任何违禁品。

clean up

clean sth↔up

1. 打扫（或清除）干净
   to remove dirt, etc. from somewhere
2. 赢钱；赚大钱；发财
   to win or make a lot of money
   1. A sharp knife makes a clean cut.
      快刀切得整齐。
   2. a modern design with clean lines and a bright appearance
      线条流畅、外观明快的现代设计

clean sth↔up

1. 清除（某地或某活动中的）犯罪及不道德行为；清理；整顿
   to remove crime and immoral behaviour from a place or an activity
   1. The plane made a clean take-off.
      飞机起飞得干净利落。

adj.

as clean as a whistle

• 干干净净
  very clean

a clean bill of health

• 健康证明；合格证明
  a report that says sb is healthy or that sth is in good condition

a clean break

• （与人、组织、生活方式等的）彻底决裂
  a complete separation from a person, an organization, a way of life, etc.
  1. She wanted to make a clean break with the past.
     她想与过去完全断绝。
• 一处骨折
  a break in a bone in one place

a clean sheet/slate

• 无过错记录；清白的历史
  a record of your work or behaviour that does not show any mistakes or bad things that you have done
  1. No government operates with a completely clean sheet.
     没有任何政府执政一点也不失误。
  2. They kept a clean sheet in the match (= no goals were scored against them) .
     他们在比赛中保持了未失一分的纪录。

make a clean breast of sth

• 彻底坦白；如实供认；把…和盘托出
  to tell the truth about sth so that you no longer feel guilty

make a clean sweep (of sth)

• 全部撤换；彻底清除
  to remove all the people or things from an organization that are thought to be unnecessary or need changing
• （比赛或竞赛中）大获全胜，包揽（所有奖项）；获得选举全胜
  to win all the prizes or parts of a game or competition; to win an election completely
  1. China made a clean sweep of the medals in the gymnastics events.
     中国队在体操比赛中包揽了所有的奖牌。
  2. The opinion poll suggests a clean sweep for the Democrats.
     民意测验表明民主党有可能大获全胜。

keep your nose clean

• 循规蹈矩；不做违法的事
  to avoid doing anything wrong or illegal
  1. Since leaving prison, he's managed to keep his nose clean.
     自从出狱以来，他已做到规规矩矩。

wipe the slate clean

• 把以往过错一笔勾销；一消前愆；捐弃前嫌
  to agree to forget about past mistakes or arguments and start again with a relationship

v.

clean house

• 清除不必要的人（或事物）；裁减
  to remove people or things that are not necessary or wanted
  1. The new manager said he wanted to clean house.
     新上任的经理说他要裁员。
• 打扫房屋
  to make your house clean

clean up your act

• 改邪归正；重新做人
  to start behaving in a moral or responsible way
  1. He cleaned up his act and came off drugs.
     他已改邪归正戒掉了毒品。

adv.

come clean (with sb) (about sth)

• 全盘招供；和盘托出
  to admit and explain sth that you have kept as a secret
  1. Isn't it time the government came clean about their plans for education?
     这难道不是政府彻底说明教育计划的时候了吗？

noun

1. a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then jerked overhead

   Synonym:    clean and jerk

verb

1. clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing
   1. clean up before you see your grandparents
   2. clean your fingernails before dinner

   Synonym:    cleanse

2. remove unwanted substances from, such as feathers or pits
   1. Clean the turkey

   Synonym:    pick

3. remove shells or husks from
   1. clean grain before milling it

4. remove unwanted substances from

   Synonym:    scavenge

5. remove while making clean
   1. Clean the spots off the rug

6. make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
   1. Clean the stove!
   2. The dentist cleaned my teeth

   Synonym:    make clean

7. clean and tidy up the house
   1. She housecleans every week

   Synonym:    housecleanclean house

8. remove all contents or possession from, or empty completely
   1. The boys cleaned the sandwich platters
   2. The trees were cleaned of apples by the storm

   Synonym:    strip

9. deprive wholly of money in a gambling game, robbery, etc.
   1. The other players cleaned him completely

10. be cleanable
    1. This stove cleans easily

adj

1. free of drugs
   1. after a long dependency on heroin she has been clean for 4 years

2. free from clumsiness
   1. he landed a clean left on his opponent's cheek
   2. a clean throw
   3. the neat exactness of the surgeon's knife

   Synonym:    neat

3. not carrying concealed weapons

4. free from dirt or impurities
   1. children with clean shining faces
   2. clean white shirts
   3. clean dishes
   4. a spotlessly clean house
   5. cats are clean animals

5. (of behavior or especially language) free from objectionable elements
   1. good clean fun
   2. a clean joke

   Synonym:    unobjectionable

6. not spreading pollution or contamination
   1. a clean fuel
   2. cleaner and more efficient engines
   3. the tactical bomb is reasonably clean

   Synonym:    uncontaminating

7. ritually clean or pure

8. thorough and without qualification
   1. a clean getaway
   2. a clean sweep
   3. a clean break

9. without difficulties or problems
   1. a clean test flight

10. exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
    1. a clean fight
    2. a sporting solution of the disagreement
    3. sportsmanlike conduct

    Synonym:    sportingsportysportsmanlike

11. (of a surface) not written or printed on
    1. blank pages
    2. fill in the blank spaces
    3. a clean page
    4. wide white margins

    Synonym:    blankwhite

12. (of a manuscript) having few alterations or corrections
    1. fair copy
    2. a clean manuscript

    Synonym:    fair

13. morally pure
    1. led a clean life

    Synonym:    clean-living

14. (of a record) having no marks of discredit or offense
    1. a clean voting record
    2. a clean driver's license

15. free from impurities
    1. clean water
    2. fresh air

    Synonym:    fresh

16. (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims
    1. efforts to obtain a clean bass in orchestral recordings
    2. clear laughter like a waterfall
    3. clear reds and blues
    4. a light lilting voice like a silver bell

    Synonym:    clearlightunclouded

17. free of restrictions or qualifications
    1. a clean bill of health
    2. a clear winner

    Synonym:    clear

18. free from sepsis or infection
    1. a clean (or uninfected) wound

    Synonym:    uninfected

adv

1. completely
   1. clean forgot the appointment
   2. I'm plumb (or plum) tuckered out

   Synonym:    plumbplum

2. in conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating
   1. they played fairly

   Synonym:    fairlyfair