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Swab
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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
What is a "swab"?
A swab is a small, soft piece of material typically made of cotton or another absorbent material attached to a stick or handle for easy handling. They are commonly used in medical settings to apply medications, collect samples from the body, or clean wounds. Swabs are essential tools for maintaining hygiene and diagnosing patients effectively in medical settings.
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拖把, 清洁工具
a mop or cleaning tool with a long handle and absorbent material on the end, used for cleaning floors
Example
He grabbed the swab to clean up the spill in the kitchen.
他拿起拖把来清理厨房里的溢出物。
The janitor used a swab to ensure the hallway was spotless.
保洁员用拖把确保走廊干净无暇。
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拭子, 棉签
an act of cleansing a wound or taking samples from someone's body using a swab
to swab
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擦拭, 拖洗
wash with a swab or a mop
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涂抹, 擦拭
apply (usually a liquid) to a surface
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擦拭, 清洁
to clean, apply medication to, or remove liquid from a wound using a swab
Transitive
Example
The nurse will swab the wound with antiseptic to prevent infection.
护士会用消毒剂擦拭伤口以防止感染。
He asked the nurse to swab the injured area before bandaging it.
他要求护士在包扎受伤处之前先擦拭清洁。
