once-over
noun
UK/ˈwʌns.əʊ.vəʳ/
US/ˈwʌns.oʊ.vɚ/
Definitions of once-over noun
cleaning(清洁)
- Singular(单数)
A quick and cursory cleaning of a place or object.
匆匆打扫；草率清理
I gave the bathroom a quick once-over before the guests arrived.
我在客人到达前快速打扫了一下浴室。
Could you give the car a once-over before we leave?
你能在我们离开前快速清理一下车子吗？
He gave the report a once-over, but didn't read it carefully.
他快速看了一下报告，但没有仔细阅读。
Phrases of once-over noun
- give something/someone the once-over
To quickly look at or examine someone or something.
快速瀏览；快速看一遍
• The interviewer gave my resume the once-over before starting the questions.
面试官在开始问问题之前快速看了一下我的简历。