stripped
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stripped — noun
1. a relatively long and narrow piece of a material such as cloth, paper, metal, or
a relatively long and narrow piece of a material such as cloth, paper, metal, or plastic,
Diego cut a strip of red fabric about five centimetres wide to use as a ribbon for the gift box.
a strip of [material] = long narrow piece
The mechanic pulled a long strip of rubber from the roll and fitted it around the edge of the car door.
long strip of [material]
Keiko wrote her phone number on a narrow strip of paper and handed it to the receptionist.
A thin metal strip runs along the edge of the counter to prevent the wood from splitting.
文法句型
a strip of + material
strip + noun (compound)
用法筆記
The plural 'strips' is very common. The word often combines with a material word to form a compound: 'metal strip', 'paper strip', 'cloth strip'.
常見錯誤
2. a long, narrow area of land, water, coast, or other geographical feature that is
a long, narrow area of land, water, coast, or other geographical feature that is much longer in one direction than the other
A narrow strip of sandy beach separates the ocean from the row of hotels along the coast.
a strip of [geographical feature]
The Gaza Strip is a narrow piece of land on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea.
proper noun: Gaza Strip
Omar bought a small strip of farmland next to the river where he planned to grow vegetables.
A strip of grassland runs along both sides of the highway for about thirty kilometres.
文法句型
a strip of + (land/water/coast/beach)
用法筆記
Common in geographical place names ('the Gaza Strip', 'the Strip' for Las Vegas Boulevard), and for describing the shape of property or territory.
3. a long, flat surface of land where aircraft can take off and land, often smaller
a long, flat surface of land where aircraft can take off and land, often smaller and simpler than a full airport, sometimes just a paved or grass-covered stretch
The small plane landed safely on a dirt strip in the middle of the jungle near the mining camp.
a dirt strip = simple runway
Lukas built a private landing strip on his farm so he could fly to the city for business meetings.
landing strip = runway
The island airport only has a single strip that runs from one end of the island to the other.
During the storm, the pilot had to land the helicopter on a narrow strip cleared between the trees.
- runway
the standard term at airports; implies a paved surface
- airstrip
a basic runway, often unpaved and without full airport facilities
- landing strip
same as airstrip, often used in informal speech
文法句型
[name/type] strip
land on a strip
a strip of runway
用法筆記
Often used in compounds: 'airstrip', 'landing strip', 'runway strip'. 'Airstrip' and 'landing strip' imply a basic facility; 'runway' is the standard term at airports.
常見錯誤
4. a long stretch of road with many shops, restaurants, gas stations, and other bus
a long stretch of road with many shops, restaurants, gas stations, and other businesses built close together on both sides, usually in a suburban or commercial area
The Las Vegas Strip is famous worldwide for its huge hotels, casinos, and bright neon lights.
the Las Vegas Strip = famous example
Fatima stopped at a strip mall on the main road to buy groceries and pick up her dry cleaning.
strip mall = row of connected shops
The commercial strip along Route 9 has three gas stations, two supermarkets, and a dozen fast-food restaurants.
Developers plan to build a new entertainment strip with cinemas and bowling alleys on the east side of town.
- commercial area
broader term, not specific to the linear roadside pattern
- shopping district
can be a city centre area, not necessarily along a road
文法句型
the [name] Strip
strip mall
strip of shops
用法筆記
In American English, 'the Strip' (capitalized) usually refers to the Las Vegas Strip. A 'strip mall' is a row of connected stores with a parking lot in front. 'Strip' in this sense implies a linear, car-oriented commercial development pattern.
5. a short sequence of drawings arranged in boxes, usually drawn in a cartoon style
a short sequence of drawings arranged in boxes, usually drawn in a cartoon style, that tells a humorous or exciting story, often published in newspapers or online
Ananya reads the comic strip on the back page of the Sunday newspaper while drinking her morning tea.
comic strip in a newspaper
The comic strip follows the adventures of a cat and a dog who live together in a small apartment.
Chen's favourite comic strip is about a schoolboy who invents strange machines that never work properly.
Many newspapers now publish their comic strips online, with colour versions and interactive features.
- cartoon
a single drawing or panel, not a sequence
- graphic story
a more formal term for a narrative told through drawings
- strip cartoon
British English term for the same thing
文法句型
comic strip
strip cartoon (British)
用法筆記
In British English, also called a 'strip cartoon'. A longer comic story published as a book is called a 'graphic novel' or 'comic book', not a 'comic strip'.
常見錯誤
6. a form of adult entertainment in which a performer, usually called a stripper, t
a form of adult entertainment in which a performer, usually called a stripper, takes off their clothes piece by piece in a slow, teasing manner, typically accompanied by music, in front of a live audience
The club on Elm Street features a live strip show every Friday and Saturday night.
live strip show = striptease performance
Hugo went to a strip club once with friends for a bachelor party but felt uncomfortable and left early.
strip club = venue
Laws regulating strip shows and adult entertainment vary greatly from one country to another.
The performer did a slow strip to the beat of a jazz song, dropping each piece of clothing one at a time.
- striptease
the full, more formal term for the performance
- exotic dance
a polite or professional euphemism
文法句型
do a strip
strip show
a strip club
用法筆記
Often shortened to 'strip' in compounds: 'strip club', 'strip show', 'strip joint' (informal). The full term 'striptease' is more formal. The performer is a 'stripper'.
常見錯誤
stripped — verb
- strippedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- strippeds3rd person singular
- strippeding-ing form
- strippededpast simple
1. to take off a covering, layer, paint, wallpaper, bark, or other outer material f
to take off a covering, layer, paint, wallpaper, bark, or other outer material from the surface of something, leaving the surface bare
The electrician stripped the plastic insulation from the copper wire before connecting it to the socket.
stripped [covering] from [object]
The strong winter wind stripped most of the leaves from the old oak tree in the garden.
natural force stripping [objects] from [source]
Ingrid spent the whole weekend stripping the old wallpaper off the kitchen walls with a steamer.
Lukas carefully stripped the bark from the fallen branch so he could use the smooth wood for carving.
- remove
general term; does not specifically imply layers or coverings
- peel off
implies pulling away a thin, flexible layer by hand
- scrape off
implies using a tool to rub the layer away physically
- coat
to cover a surface with a layer of paint or other material
文法句型
strip + covering + from/off + surface
strip + surface + of + covering
用法筆記
Two common patterns: 'strip A from/off B' (focus on the thing removed) or 'strip B of A' (focus on the surface). Example: 'strip the paint from the door' vs 'strip the door of its paint'. The second pattern is more common in British English.
常見錯誤
2. to take off your own clothes, or to remove the clothes of another person, especi
to take off your own clothes, or to remove the clothes of another person, especially when done quickly or completely down to the skin or underwear
Sofia stripped off her wet coat and boots the moment she stepped through the front door after the storm.
stripped off [specific clothing items]
The nurse asked the patient to strip to the waist so she could examine his chest and back.
strip to [body part] = partial undressing
Chen stripped down to his swimming shorts and dived straight into the cool blue lake.
Grace stripped the toddler out of his muddy clothes and put him straight into a warm bath.
- dress
to put clothes on oneself or someone else
文法句型
strip (oneself)
strip + person + of + clothes
strip off + clothes
用法筆記
When intransitive (no object), it means undressing yourself. When transitive (with object), the object is the person, not the clothes. For clothes as the direct object, use 'strip off'. The phrase 'strip to the waist' means removing clothing from the upper body only.
常見錯誤
3. to perform a striptease by taking off your clothes in a slow, teasing way, usual
to perform a striptease by taking off your clothes in a slow, teasing way, usually on a stage in a nightclub, as a form of entertainment or as a job
Clara's cousin stripped at a club downtown for a few years to help pay for her university tuition.
stripped at [venue] for [purpose]
Deepa interviewed several people who strip for a living as part of her research on entertainment workers.
strip for a living = profession
The performer stripped slowly to the rhythm of a famous jazz song while coloured lights flashed across the stage.
- do a striptease
more formal and descriptive
- dance exotic
polite industry euphemism
文法句型
strip + (for audience)
strip + at + venue
用法筆記
The person who does this is a 'stripper'. The place is a 'strip club'. The activity as a noun is 'striptease' (more formal) or 'stripping' (gerund). This sense differs from sense 2 in that it is always intentional performance for an audience.
常見錯誤
4. to remove all furniture, equipment, decorations, and other movable items from a
to remove all furniture, equipment, decorations, and other movable items from a room, house, or building — a large interior space — leaving it completely empty and bare
The previous tenants stripped the apartment of everything before they moved out, even the light bulbs.
stripped [place] of [contents]
Leila and her brothers stripped the old house of all its furniture and fittings before the demolition crew arrived.
The workers stripped the office completely in one afternoon, carrying desks, chairs, and computers down to the truck.
Ravi spent the weekend stripping the spare bedroom of its old carpet and curtains ready for the renovation.
- furnish
to put furniture into a room
文法句型
strip + room/building + of + contents
strip + room/building + down
用法筆記
Distinct from sense 14 (EMPTY A CONTAINER): this sense applies to rooms and buildings, not bags, drawers, or boxes. Often used in the passive ("the room was stripped") and commonly followed by "of" to specify what was removed. The phrasal verb "strip out" is also common: "They stripped out all the old wiring."
常見錯誤
5. to take apart an engine, machine, vehicle, or piece of equipment by removing all
to take apart an engine, machine, vehicle, or piece of equipment by removing all its parts, usually for repair, cleaning, or to salvage the components
Thiago spent the afternoon stripping the old lawnmower engine down to find out why it would not start.
stripping [machine] down to [purpose]
Thieves stripped the stolen car of its wheels, radio, and seats within a few hours of taking it.
stripped [vehicle] of [specific parts]
The mechanic stripped down the motorcycle completely and laid every single part across the garage floor.
Before selling the factory, the owners stripped it of all valuable machinery and equipment.
- dismantle
implies careful, systematic disassembly
- take apart
simpler, everyday language
- disassemble
formal, technical
文法句型
strip + machine + down
strip + vehicle + of + parts
用法筆記
'Strip down' is the most common form for mechanical disassembly. 'Strip of' focuses on the parts removed. The sense is neutral — used for repair work and for theft alike. Context clarifies the intention.
常見錯誤
6. to take away something valuable, important, or necessary from a person or group,
to take away something valuable, important, or necessary from a person or group, such as money, possessions, rights, dignity, or freedom, often by force, fraud, or unjust treatment
The fraudsters stripped the elderly couple of their life savings through a fake investment scheme.
stripped [person] of [possession] through [method]
After the war, the defeated army was stripped of its weapons and military equipment by the victors.
passive: was stripped of [something]
Prolonged illness stripped Ananya of her energy and left her unable to work for several months.
The dictator stripped the people of their basic freedoms and silenced anyone who spoke against him.
- rob of
implies taking by force or threat; stronger than 'strip'
- deprive of
more formal, can be for necessities
- take away
simple, neutral; does not imply force
文法句型
strip + person + of + (possessions/rights/status)
be stripped of + noun
用法筆記
Often in passive constructions: 'He was stripped of his title.' The object taken must be specified with 'of' — the sentence is incomplete without it. This sense focuses on unjust or forceful deprivation, unlike sense 7 (DIVEST) which is formal and legal.
常見錯誤
7. to officially remove someone from a position, rank, title, or authority through
to officially remove someone from a position, rank, title, or authority through a legal or administrative procedure, usually as a punishment for wrongdoing
The committee voted to strip the corrupt judge of her position on the bench after the bribery scandal.
strip [official] of [position] after [offence]
The Olympic committee stripped the athlete of his gold medal when the drug test came back positive.
stripped [person] of [prize/honour]
Under the new regulations, the government can strip citizenship from anyone convicted of treason.
The bishop was stripped of his clerical titles after the church investigation found him guilty of misconduct.
- divest of
very formal; can also mean to sell off assets
- remove from office
specific to positions of authority
- dismiss
can be for jobs; does not always carry the punishment nuance
文法句型
strip + person + of + (rank/title/authority)
be stripped of + (rank/title)
用法筆記
Almost always used in the passive voice ('was stripped of'). The subject is typically a legal or official body (a court, a committee, a governing board). The object is a formal status (title, license, rank, citizenship) — never a physical item.
常見錯誤
8. to damage the ridges of a screw, bolt, nut, or threaded hole by applying too muc
to damage the ridges of a screw, bolt, nut, or threaded hole by applying too much force or using the wrong tool, so the ridges become flattened and the fastener no longer holds or turns properly
Lukas tried to force the bolt into the hole and stripped the threads completely, ruining the whole assembly.
stripped the threads = damaged ridges beyond repair
If you use the wrong size screwdriver, you will strip the head of the screw and never get it out again.
The nut was stripped from years of overtightening, so the mechanic had to cut it off with a special tool.
Priya stripped the bolt when she tried to tighten it with a wrench that was too big for the job.
文法句型
strip + (screw/bolt/thread/nut)
get stripped (passive)
用法筆記
Most commonly used in the passive ('the screw is stripped') or as an adjective ('a stripped screw'). The active form ('I stripped the bolt') is common in DIY and mechanic contexts. The result is that the fastener spins freely without gripping.
常見錯誤
9. to remove the leaves from a plant stem or stalk, typically before drying, proces
to remove the leaves from a plant stem or stalk, typically before drying, processing, or cooking — used for tobacco, herbs, tea, and leafy vegetables
The workers stripped the tobacco leaves from the stalks by hand and laid them out to dry in the sun.
stripped [leaves] from [stalks] for [process]
Thiago stripped the rosemary leaves from the stem and chopped them finely for the pasta sauce.
stripped [herb leaves] from [stem] for [cooking purpose]
After stripping the mint leaves from their stalks, Fatima crushed them with sugar to make a refreshing drink.
The dried tobacco is stripped of its larger stems before being rolled into cigars.
文法句型
strip + leaves + from + stem
strip + stem + of + leaves
用法筆記
This sense covers the full process: removing the whole leaf from the stem, and also removing the thick central vein (midrib) from the leaf itself. In tobacco processing, 'stripping' can refer to both steps. For herbs like rosemary or thyme, stripping means pulling the leaves off the woody stem before cooking.
10. to surgically remove a varicose vein from a person's leg by pulling it out throu
to surgically remove a varicose vein from a person's leg by pulling it out through a small cut, using a special thin tool called a vein stripper, to relieve pain and improve blood circulation
Dr. Okafor recommended stripping the varicose veins from Kwame's left leg to stop the persistent aching pain.
stripping [vein type] from [body part] for [purpose]
The surgeon stripped the damaged vein through a small incision behind the patient's knee, and the whole procedure took less than an hour.
stripped [vein] through [location]
After the vein stripping surgery, Elena wore compression stockings for six weeks to help her leg heal properly.
Modern laser treatment has largely replaced surgical vein stripping for many patients with varicose veins.
- remove surgically
general term for any surgical removal
- excise
medical term for cutting out tissue
- repair
to fix a damaged vein rather than remove it
文法句型
strip + (vein/vessel)
strip + body part + of + vein
用法筆記
The medical tool used is called a 'vein stripper' (or 'stripper tool'). The procedure is called 'vein stripping' or 'surgical stripping'. This sense is distinct from sense 9 (REMOVE LEAVES) and other general removal senses. In modern medicine, laser and foam treatments are often preferred over surgical stripping.
常見錯誤
11. to remove the outer layer of bark from a tree trunk or branch, either to use the
to remove the outer layer of bark from a tree trunk or branch, either to use the wood underneath, to treat the tree, or to harvest the bark itself for tanning, gardening, or craft purposes
The beavers had stripped the bark from several young trees near the pond, leaving the white wood exposed.
stripped the bark from [tree]
Omar stripped the bark off the fallen birch log to reveal the smooth pale wood beneath for his woodworking project.
stripped [bark] off [log] for [purpose]
Gardeners often strip the bark from certain branches to create visual contrast in floral arrangements.
The forestry workers stripped the logs of their bark before sending them to the sawmill for processing.
- graft
to attach bark or a branch from one tree onto another
文法句型
strip + (bark) + from/off + (tree/log)
用法筆記
This can happen naturally (animals stripping bark) or as a deliberate forestry/craft process. The patterns 'strip bark from a tree' and 'strip a tree of bark' are both common.
12. to take the skin or hide off a dead animal, typically as part of preparing the m
to take the skin or hide off a dead animal, typically as part of preparing the meat or preserving the hide for leather
The hunter stripped the skin from the deer and stretched it on a wooden frame to dry for leather.
stripped the skin from [animal] for [purpose]
At the tannery, workers strip the hides from the cattle and treat them with chemicals to make leather.
strip the hides from [animal]
The fish was stripped of its scales and skin before being cut into fillets for the restaurant.
Indigenous craftspeople strip the fur from the animals they trap and use it to make warm winter clothing.
文法句型
strip + (skin/hide) + from + animal
strip + animal + of + (skin/hide)
用法筆記
More common in hunting, farming, and traditional craft contexts. The related term 'skin' (verb) is more common for smaller animals: 'skin a rabbit'. 'Strip' is usually for larger animals and implies removing the entire hide in one piece.
13. to remove laws, rules, or controls from a particular industry, activity, or syst
to remove laws, rules, or controls from a particular industry, activity, or system, making it less strictly controlled and allowing more freedom for businesses and individuals
The new government stripped away many of the environmental regulations that had protected the coastal wetlands.
stripped away [regulations]
The telecommunications sector was stripped of most government controls during the reforms of the 1990s.
passive: was stripped of [controls]
Critics argued that stripping the banking industry of its safety regulations would lead to another financial crisis.
The education system was stripped of its centralised curriculum, giving individual schools more freedom to choose what to teach.
- deregulate
the standard neutral term for removing regulations
- liberalise
to make an economic system freer, often includes deregulation
- regulate
to put rules and controls in place
- tighten controls on
to increase regulation
文法句型
strip + (law/regulation) + from + system
strip + industry/sector + of + regulations
用法筆記
Often carries a political charge — supporters say 'deregulate' (neutral/positive), while critics often use 'strip of regulations' (negative, implying removal of necessary protections). The phrasal verb 'strip away' is common in this sense.
常見錯誤
14. to remove everything inside a container, package, bag, drawer, or other small en
to remove everything inside a container, package, bag, drawer, or other small enclosed space, leaving it completely empty
Hugo stripped the drawer of all its old papers and receipts before sorting them into piles.
stripped [container] of [contents]
The movers stripped the filing cabinet of all its documents and packed them into cardboard boxes.
Ananya stripped the contents from her backpack and laid everything out on the bed to find her keys.
Before cleaning the refrigerator, Keiko stripped it of all its shelves and drawers and washed them separately.
文法句型
strip + container + of + contents
strip + (contents) + from + container
用法筆記
Distinct from sense 4 (CLEAR A ROOM): this sense applies to smaller containers rather than rooms or buildings. The pattern "strip A of B" is more common than "strip B from A" for this sense.
15. to remove paint, varnish, stain, or similar coatings from a wood, metal, or bric
to remove paint, varnish, stain, or similar coatings from a wood, metal, or brick surface using a chemical remover, heat gun, or sanding tool — typically in a DIY or renovation context
Theo stripped the layers of old white paint from the Victorian fireplace using a chemical paint remover and a scraper.
stripped [paint layers] from [object] using [method]
Before refinishing the antique table, Fatima stripped the dark varnish off with a special gel and a steel brush.
The wooden window frames were stripped of their old paint by a contractor using a heat gun and a range of scrapers.
Ravi tried to strip the paint from the metal gate using sandpaper, but it was much faster to use a chemical remover.
- remove paint
simple, direct, but not a single verb
- sand off
removing paint by sanding, which is different from chemical stripping
文法句型
strip + paint/varnish + from/off + surface
strip + surface + of + paint/varnish
用法筆記
Distinct from sense 1 (REMOVE COVERING): sense 1 covers general removal of any outer layer (bark, wallpaper, insulation). This sense is specifically for paint and varnish removal using chemical or mechanical stripping methods in home improvement. The phrasal verb "strip off" is used for the paint itself: "strip off the old paint."