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clean
/kliːn/
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1 · verb
To remove dirt, waste, or clutter from a place so that it is tidy.
清除空间中的灰尘、垃圾或杂物，使其整洁。
Use clean a room; 打扫 usually takes a place. Do not confuse this with adjective clean.
We clean the room after the event.
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活动结束后，我们打扫房间。
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2 · adjective
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
干净；净
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The waiter arranged the clean wine glasses neatly on the table.
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服务员把干净的酒杯整齐地摆在桌上。
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打扫 — To remove dirt, waste, or clutter from a place so that it is tidy.