to mop up
[phrase form: mop]
01
擦干, 吸干
to remove or absorb liquid from the ground floor, often using a sponge, cloth, or absorbent material
例子
After the party, we had to mop up the spilled drinks to prevent slipping.
派对结束后，我们不得不擦干洒出的饮料以防止滑倒。
While cooking, they are constantly mopping up spills to keep the kitchen clean.
在烹饪时，他们不断地擦掉溢出的东西以保持厨房清洁。
02
完成, 结束
to complete or conclude a task by addressing the final details or remaining elements
例子
I always ensure to mop up any pending emails before the weekend.
我总是确保在周末前清理完所有待处理的电子邮件。
Tomorrow, I will mop up the last-minute preparations for the event.
明天，我将完成活动的最后准备工作。
03
扫荡, 清理
to deal with and eliminate the last few people who resist or oppose one
例子
After the battle, the specialized unit mopped up the last of the resistance fighters.
战斗结束后，特种部队清剿了最后的抵抗战士。
While we were celebrating the victory, they were mopping up the remaining rebels.
当我们庆祝胜利时，他们正在清理剩余的叛军。
04
利用剩余部分, 用完剩余部分
to utilize the remaining portion of a resource
例子
Acquiring new equipment mopped up what was left our budget for this year.
购置新设备用光了我们今年剩余的预算。
They need to mop up what's left of the inventory before the end of the month.
他们需要在月底前清理剩余的库存。
05
吸收, 整合
to incorporate or absorb smaller entities, such as companies, into a larger entity
例子
Tech giants often mop up innovative startups to enhance their product offerings.
科技巨头经常吞并创新初创公司以增强其产品供应。
Last year, the industry leader mopped up several startups to diversify its services.
去年，行业领导者吞并了几家初创公司以使其服务多样化。
Mop up
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清理, 结束
a concluding action
