sponge
noun
Definitions of sponge noun
material(材料)
- Countable(可數名詞)
A soft, porous material capable of absorbing significant amounts of liquid, typically used for cleaning.
（擦洗物品用的）海綿
cleaning(清潔)
- Singular(單數)
The act of cleaning something by rubbing it with a damp sponge or cloth.
擦拭；擦洗
Try using a damp cloth to wipe it; that should remove the mud stains.
試著用濕布擦拭，應該能去除泥漬。
Please use a wet sponge to wipe the table.
請用濕海綿擦桌子。
I need to sponge down the bathroom.
我需要用海綿擦洗浴室。
food(食物)
- Countable(可數名詞)Uncountable(不可數名詞)
A light, airy cake made from eggs, sugar, and flour, often with a fat such as butter.
鬆軟蛋糕；海綿蛋糕
This cafe is well known for its sponge cake.
這家咖啡館以海綿蛋糕聞名。
I baked a sponge cake for his birthday.
我為他的生日烤了一個海綿蛋糕。
Sponge cake with fresh strawberries and cream is delightful.
新鮮草莓和奶油的海綿蛋糕非常美味。
verb
Definitions of sponge verb
depend(依賴)
- Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)disapproving(貶義)
To depend on others for money, food, or support, particularly without working.
靠人供養；佔人便宜
He has been sponging off his friends.
他一直在靠朋友接濟生活。
They should not be sponging off social welfare.
他們不應該靠社會福利過活。
You can't always sponge off your family.
你不能總是靠家人接濟。
clean(清潔)
- Transitive(及物動詞)
To clean something by rubbing it with a wet sponge or cloth.
用海綿或濕布擦拭；擦洗
You can remove dirt from the glass by sponging it with a bit of mild soapy water.
你可以用一點溫和的肥皂水擦拭玻璃來去除污垢。
Sponge the child’s body before dressing him.
在給孩子穿衣服前，先用海綿擦拭他的身體。
The chef recommends sponging the oven to remove grease inside.
廚師建議用海綿擦拭烤箱內部以去除油脂。