cleanse
/klenz/ (bre, ipa) · /klenz/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈklenz/ (ame, mw)
cleanse — 動詞
- cleansepresent simple I / you / we / they
- cleanseshe / she / it
- cleansedpast simple
- cleansing-ing form
1. to clean something very thoroughly, especially your skin, a wound, or an object,
清潔；洗淨
徹底清潔皮膚或傷口
to clean something very thoroughly, especially your skin, a wound, or an object, so that no dirt or harmful bacteria remain.
The nurse cleansed the cut on Yuna's arm with antiseptic before putting on a bandage.
護理師先用消毒水清潔 Yuna 手臂上的傷口，再貼上繃帶。
cleanse + wound object
Kwame uses a special foam to cleanse his face every morning and evening.
Kwame 每天早上和晚上都用一種特殊泡沫清潔臉部。
cleanse + skin care object
Before the ceremony, the priest cleansed the ancient stone with water from the spring.
在儀式開始之前，祭司用泉水洗淨了那塊古老的石頭。
Mira cleansed the kitchen counter with vinegar before kneading the bread dough.
Mira 在揉麵團之前先用白醋徹底清潔了廚房檯面。
- dirty
to make something unclean
- contaminate
to make something impure or harmful
文法句型
cleanse + object
用法筆記
Stronger and more thorough than 'clean'. Often used for medical care, skincare routines, or ritual washing.
常見錯誤
2. to remove guilt, sin, or bad influences from a person, a group, or an organizati
淨化；滌罪
除去罪惡或不潔
to remove guilt, sin, or bad influences from a person, a group, or an organization — for example, apologising to feel better, or removing corruption from a government.
Clara went to the temple to cleanse her spirit after the argument with her brother.
Clara 和哥哥吵架後去了寺廟，希望能淨化自己的心靈。
cleanse + spirit / soul — spiritual purification
The new director promised to cleanse the department of all corrupt practices.
新任主管承諾要淨化部門內的所有貪腐行為。
cleanse + of + [bad thing] — removing negative elements
Ravi felt that the public apology had cleansed him of the shame he had carried for years.
Ravi 覺得那次公開道歉洗去了他多年來背負的恥辱。
The villagers believed the river water would cleanse them of their bad luck.
村民們相信河水能洗去他們身上的霉運。
- corrupt
to make someone morally bad or dishonest
文法句型
cleanse + object
cleanse + object + of + noun
用法筆記
Frequently used with 'of' to specify what is being removed. The object is typically something abstract: spirit, soul, conscience, organisation, community.
常見錯誤
cleanse — 名詞
- cleansesingular
- cleansesplural
1. a short period, typically a few days or weeks, when you eat only certain foods o
排毒療程
短期飲食排毒
a short period, typically a few days or weeks, when you eat only certain foods or drink only liquids so that harmful substances leave your body and you feel healthier.
Mei-Lin did a seven-day juice cleanse to feel healthier and more energetic.
Mei-Lin 進行了為期七天的蔬果汁排毒療程，讓自己更健康、更有活力。
do a [number]-day cleanse — typical duration pattern
The doctor warned Leila that extreme cleanses can sometimes do more harm than good.
醫生警告 Leila，極端的排毒療程有時候弊大於利。
After the holiday season, many people go on a cleanse to lose the weight they gained.
假期過後，很多人會進行排毒療程來減掉增加的體重。
Hassan started a three-day green smoothie cleanse after his birthday parties.
Hassan 在連續幾場生日聚會後，開始進行為期三天的綠拿鐵排毒療程。
文法句型
go on a cleanse
do a cleanse
用法筆記
Common in health and wellness contexts. Often paired with a specific type: 'juice cleanse', 'water cleanse', 'detox cleanse'. Not a medical term recognised by most doctors.
常見錯誤
2. a product that you use to remove dirt and oil from your skin, especially your fa
潔顏品；潔膚
清潔皮膚的產品或步驟
a product that you use to remove dirt and oil from your skin, especially your face, or the action of using such a product on your skin.
Theo bought a gentle facial cleanse that does not dry out his skin.
Theo 買了一款不會讓肌膚乾燥的溫和潔面產品。
facial cleanse — specific type of product
Priya's dermatologist recommended a cream cleanse for her sensitive skin.
Priya 的皮膚科醫師建議她使用乳狀潔面產品來護理敏感肌。
A good cleanse in the morning helps Omar's skin feel fresh throughout the day.
早上好好清潔臉部，能讓 Omar 的皮膚一整天都保持清爽。
Adina keeps a small bottle of oil cleanse in her bathroom drawer.
Adina 的浴室抽屜裡放著一小瓶卸妝潔顏油。
文法句型
use a cleanse
apply a cleanse
用法筆記
In beauty contexts, 'cleanse' is often countable ('a gentle cleanse') and refers to either the product or the act of using it. The more common word for the product itself is 'cleanser'.
常見錯誤
3. something that you do to make yourself feel free from guilt, sin, or bad memorie
心靈淨化
除去罪惡感的行為
something that you do to make yourself feel free from guilt, sin, or bad memories — such as a religious ritual, a confession, or a symbolic act.
Elena saw the pilgrimage as a spiritual cleanse that would heal her troubled heart.
Elena 將這趟朝聖之旅視為一場心靈淨化，希望能撫平她內心的傷痛。
spiritual cleanse — moral/religious purification
The community held a ceremony of cleansing to mark a fresh start after the conflict.
衝突過後，社區舉辦了一場淨化儀式，象徵重新開始。
For Jack, writing in his journal every night felt like a mental cleanse before sleep.
對 Jack 來說，睡前在日記裡寫點東西就像進行一場心靈淨化。
Father Lopez recommended a weekly cleanse of confession to ease her conscience.
Lopez 神父建議她每週去告解一次，藉此淨化心靈、安撫良心。
- purification
more formal; can be physical or spiritual
- atonement
specifically about making up for wrongdoing; religious tone
用法筆記
Often follows a metaphor of washing or purification. The 'cleanse' can be a specific action, ritual, or period of reflection. Less common than verb sense 2.