to wash up
[phrase form: wash]
01
洗漱, 清洁
to clean one's hands, face, or body, typically using water and soap
Dialect
American
AmericanIntransitive
例子
We should wash up before sitting down for dinner.
我们应该在坐下来吃晚饭前洗手。
The mechanic needed to wash up after fixing the car engine.
机械师在修理汽车发动机后需要洗手。
02
洗碗, 清洗餐具
to clean plates, cups, bowls, or other kitchen items after eating
Dialect
British
BritishTransitive: to wash up kitchenware
Intransitive
例子
In some cultures, it 's customary for the entire family to wash up together.
在一些文化中，全家人一起洗碗是习俗。
After the picnic, everyone helped in washing up the picnicware.
野餐后，大家都帮忙洗碗。
03
被冲上岸, 漂到岸边
to be carried to a destination by the force of water
例子
During the high tide, remnants of a sunken boat washed up on the beach.
涨潮时，一艘沉船的残骸被冲上了海滩。
Following the storm, a large amount of plastic washed up on the shore.
风暴过后，大量塑料被冲上了海岸。
04
筋疲力尽, 疲惫不堪
to become very tired
Transitive: to wash up sb
例子
The continuous studying washed her up before the exam.
持续的学习让她在考试前疲惫不堪。
The constant travel for work can wash up employees over time.
因工作而不断旅行会随着时间的推移耗尽员工的精力。
05
冲上来, 沉积
(of water or a current) to move things to a specific location
例子
Heavy rains can wash up pollutants onto the shores of the lake.
大雨可以将污染物冲刷到湖岸。
The river overflowed, causing various items to wash up on the banks.
河水泛滥，导致各种物品被冲上河岸。
06
意外出现, 不期而至
to appear or come to a location or situation unexpectedly
例子
The adventurous explorers washed up in an undiscovered cave.
冒险的探险者们被冲上了一个未被发现的洞穴。
The traveler washed up in an unfamiliar town after taking the wrong train.
搭错火车后，旅行者意外来到一个陌生的小镇。
