degrease

IPA/ˌdiːˈɡriːs/
IPA/ˌdiːˈɡriːs/

degrease — verb

  • degreasepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • degreaseshe / she / it
  • degreasedpast simple
  • degreasing-ing form

1. to clean a surface or an object so that the layer of fat, oil, or grease on it i

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

to clean a surface or an object so that the layer of fat, oil, or grease on it is taken away — for example, degreasing a roasting pan after cooking meat, or degreasing a bicycle chain before oiling it.

例句

After roasting the chicken, Stefan degreased the metal tray with hot water and washing-up liquid.

degrease + kitchen item + cleaning agent

Valentina used a special spray to degrease the filter above the kitchen stove.

同義詞
  • clean

    general-purpose; does not specify removal of grease

  • scour

    implies scrubbing hard with an abrasive; stronger physical action than degrease

  • de-gunk

    informal; removes any sticky or dirty substance, not just grease

反義詞
  • grease

    to apply grease or oil to a surface (the opposite action)

  • oil

    to apply oil (the opposite action for mechanical parts)

文法句型

degrease + noun phrase

用法筆記

The prefix de- means 'remove', so degrease specifically targets oily or fatty residue. Unlike clean (general) or wash (water-based), degrease implies a solvent or detergent that breaks down grease.

常見錯誤

❌I degreased my hands with soap.
✅I washed my hands with soap.
💡degrease is used for surfaces and objects, not body parts.
❌He degreased the kitchen floor with a mop.
✅He cleaned the kitchen floor with a mop.
💡for large flat surfaces that are not specifically coated in grease, use clean or mop.