detergent

/dɪˈtɜːdʒənt/ (bre, ipa) · /dɪˈtɜːrdʒənt/ (ame, ipa) · /di-ˈtər-jənt/ (ame, mw)

detergent — 名詞

  • detergentsingular
  • detergentsplural

1. a powder or liquid that you mix with water to remove dirt and grease from clothe

1.名詞B1
釋義

清潔劑

用於洗衣洗碗的去污化學品

a powder or liquid that you mix with water to remove dirt and grease from clothes, dishes, floors, and other surfaces

例句

The chef added detergent to the dishwater to cut the grease on the frying pan.

廚師在洗碗水中加入清潔劑，去除煎鍋上的油膩。

verb + detergent + to-infinitive purpose

The housekeeper poured detergent into the washing machine before loading the white shirts and tablecloths.

管家將清潔劑倒入洗衣機，然後放入白色襯衫和桌巾。

verb + detergent: poured detergent into

同義詞
  • washing powder

    British English term for powdered detergent used in laundry; less common for liquids

  • soap powder

    older term that conflates soap and detergent; still used in some product names

  • cleanser

    broader term that includes kitchen and bathroom cleaning products, not just laundry or dish items

文法句型

detergent + noun (modifier)

liquid detergent / laundry detergent

用法筆記

Unlike soap, detergent should not be used for washing the body — it is formulated for laundry and dishwashing, not for skin. Use soap or body wash for personal hygiene.

常見錯誤

❌I washed my hands with detergent.
✅I washed my hands with soap.
💡Detergent is made for clothes and dishes; soap is gentler and designed for skin.
❌I need a detergent for my hair.
✅I need shampoo for my hair.
💡Detergent strips natural oils and would damage hair; shampoo is formulated for hair care.

detergent — 形容詞