Swab
01
棉签, 拭子
a small, soft material used by a doctor, nurse, etc. for applying medication, cleansing a wound, or taking samples from someone’s body
02
拖把, 地板清洁工具
a mop or cleaning tool with a long handle and absorbent material on the end, used for cleaning floors
例子
The janitor used a swab to ensure the hallway was spotless.
管理员用拖把确保走廊一尘不染。
03
拭子, 取样
an act of cleansing a wound or taking samples from someone's body using a swab
to swab
01
用棉签或拖把清洗, 用棉签或拖把擦拭
wash with a swab or a mop
02
将（通常是液体）涂抹到表面, 在表面涂抹液体
apply (usually a liquid) to a surface
03
用棉签擦拭, 用棉签涂抹消毒剂
to clean, apply medication to, or remove liquid from a wound using a swab
Transitive
例子
He asked the nurse to swab the injured area before bandaging it.
他让护士在包扎前先用棉签擦拭受伤部位。
