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wipe

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Related topics: Recording, Computers, Cleaning
wipe1 /waɪp/ ●●● S3 verb  
1  clean/rub 清洁/擦 [transitiveT]
a) CLEANto rub a surface with something in order to remove dirt, liquid etc 擦，拭，揩
wipe something with something
 Wipe the table with a damp cloth.
用一块湿布擦桌子。
 Bill wiped his eyes (=wiped the tears from his face) and apologized.
比尔擦干眼泪，道了歉。
 He pulled a handkerchief from his pocket and wiped his nose.
他从口袋里掏出手帕擦了擦鼻子。
b) to clean something by rubbing it against a surface 擦干净〔某物〕
wipe something on something
 He wiped his mouth on the back of his hand.
他用手背抹了抹嘴。
► see thesaurus at clean →4  See picture on 见图 Page A3 Cleaning 清洁；打扫 →5 see picture at 见图 clean2
2  remove dirt 去除污垢 [transitiveT always + adverbadv/prepositionprep]CLEAN to remove liquid, dirt, or marks by wiping 擦掉〔液体、污垢或印迹〕
wipe something off/from etc something
 Kim wiped the sweat from her face.
金擦去脸上的汗水。
→5 see picture at 见图 clean2
3. computer/tape 计算机/磁带 [transitiveT]TCRTD to remove all the information that is stored on a tape, video, or computer disk 抹掉，擦掉〔磁带上的录音、录像或磁盘上的信息〕
4. wipe something from your mind/memory to try to forget an unpleasant experience 把某事从心里/记忆中抹去
Examples from the Corpus
wipe something from your mind/memory• He cared nothing for his wife and daughter and they must wipe him from their minds.• And when he had done with her, she could wipe him from her mind, obliterate him.
5. wipe the floor with somebody informalBEAT/DEFEAT to defeat someone completely in a competition or argument 〔在比赛或辩论中〕把某人打得一败涂地
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wipe the floor with somebody• The magazine Jamming saw the band wipe the floor with all opposition in all categories outside the female sections.• It was never his habit to try to wipe the floor with anyone.• She was about to wipe the floor with her enemies.• She had thought he would wipe the floor with her if he ever learned of her deception.• Yet Oakland were also supposed to wipe the floor with Los Angeles a year ago.• I'd think twice before I started a fight with him - he'd wipe the floor with me!• And had I not wiped the floor with the little squirt, conversationally speaking?• Have your best conversationalists around to tea or dinner and Richard would wipe the floor with them.• This is good because it prevents the enemy character wiping the floor with your Goblins.
6. wipe the slate clean START DOING somethingto agree to forget about mistakes or arguments that happened in the past 把以往的错误[争论]一笔勾销，忘记过去
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wipe the slate clean• First among these was the introduction of penances which, it was hoped, would wipe the slate clean.• It would be nice if we could wipe the slate clean and start over.• We must start wiping the slate clean of all such inner accounting.
7  wipe the smile/grin off somebody’s face informalPROUD to make someone feel less happy or confident, especially someone who is annoying because they think they are clever 抹去某人脸上的笑容〔尤指自以为聪明的人〕
 Tell him how much it’ll cost – that should wipe the smile off his face!
告诉他要花多少钱——那样他就笑不出来了！
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wipe the smile/grin off somebody’s face• I'd like to wipe that stupid grin off your face.
8  wipe something off the face of the earth/wipe something off the map DESTROYto destroy something completely 彻底毁灭某物
 Another few years and this species could be wiped off the face of the earth.
再过几年，这一物种就可能从地球上彻底消失。
9  plates/cups etc 盘子/杯子等 [intransitiveI, transitiveT]DHC to dry plates, cups etc that have been washed 擦干（洗过的碟子、杯子等） SYN dry
 You wash, I’ll wipe.
你来洗，我来擦干。
 PHRASAL VERBS →5 see picture at 见图 clean2
Examples from the Corpus
wipe• Dunne put his sleeve to the glass and wiped a half circle clean.• Finally, used lemon halves are perfect for wiping away smells from chopping boards.• Every memory, every thought, every trace of her identity was wiped from her mind.• He was so fastidious that he invariably wiped his cutlery with eighteen linen napkins before every meal.• Wiping his oily hands on a piece of cloth, he reached into his pocket and handed me the bill.• If you spill any paint, wipe it up immediately.• Ask the waitress to wipe off the table.• On the other hand, to establish a religion that would wipe out all chance of internal troubles.• All she had loved, wiped out in a second.• But in other places, those who resisted were wiped out to the man.• To have these hostages to fortune wipes the smile from many a woman's face.• The waiter was wiping the tables.• Wipe up all that mess before you begin cooking.• Wipe your face. There's chocolate all around your mouth.• Wipe your feet before you come in.
wiped ... eyes• When I tried to get Chizuko to talk some more, she merely wiped her eyes and apologized for causing a scene.• I wiped my eyes and felt a bit better, knowing that Granny was taking my message with her to heaven.• She wiped her eyes and let the clutch in.• His voice quivered with emotion, he sniffed and wiped his eyes and took some time to recover.• Omite wiped her eyes as she ate.• She wiped her eyes as she spoke of her friend, whom she had not seen since they were children.• She wiped her eyes with a lace handkerchief and he caught the drift of her exotic scent.• Marie Fermoyle turned the sputtering steak, then wiped her eyes with the dish towel.
Related topics: Household
wipe2 noun [countableC]  
1  CLEANa wiping movement with a cloth 擦，拭，揩
2  DHa special piece of wet material that you use to clean someone or something and then throw away 〔用完即弃的〕湿巾，湿纸巾
Examples from the Corpus
wipe• Mr Grange gets out his big map and wipes off the dust.• antiseptic wipes• I eschewed thoughts of a shower and removed earth with a baby wipe.• Skin felt soft after use, but a touch dry after a few wipes.• For anyone worried about extra sensitive skin, there's also a fragrance free wipe.• A gentle wipe with a damp cloth is the safest course of action.• He ran into a fast-food joint and swiped some little handy wipes that made them smell all lemony.• Clean glass cookware with the wipe of a sponge that is saturated with vinegar.
From Longman Business Dictionary
wipewipe /waɪp/ verb
→ wipe off
Origin wipe1
Old English wipian
wipe1 verb →PHRASAL VERBS1wipe2 noun
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