to mop up
第三人称
mops up
现在进行时
mopping up
过去式
mopped up
过去完成时
mopped up
1
擦干, 吸干
to remove or absorb liquid from the ground floor, often using a sponge, cloth, or absorbent material
- After the party, we had to mop up the spilled drinks to prevent slipping.
派对结束后，我们不得不擦干洒出的饮料以防止滑倒。
- While cooking, they are constantly mopping up spills to keep the kitchen clean.
在烹饪时，他们不断地擦掉溢出的东西以保持厨房清洁。
- I often use a napkin to mop any spills up during meals.
我经常用餐巾擦掉吃饭时洒出的东西。
- He quickly mopped the wine up that had spilled during the party.
他迅速擦干了派对期间洒出的葡萄酒。
- Would you like some bread to mop up that delicious sauce on your plate?
你想来点面包蘸盘子里的美味酱汁吗？
2
完成, 结束
to complete or conclude a task by addressing the final details or remaining elements
- I always ensure to mop up any pending emails before the weekend.
我总是确保在周末前清理完所有待处理的电子邮件。
- Tomorrow, I will mop up the last-minute preparations for the event.
明天，我将完成活动的最后准备工作。
- Yesterday, I mopped up the final edits on the project report.
昨天，我完成了项目报告的最后编辑。
- Please mop the remaining tasks up before you leave.
请在离开前完成剩余的任务。
- As the event was approaching, she was busy mopping up the logistical issues.
随着活动的临近，她正忙于处理后勤问题。
3
扫荡, 清理
to deal with and eliminate the last few people who resist or oppose one
- After the battle, the specialized unit mopped up the last of the resistance fighters.
战斗结束后，特种部队清剿了最后的抵抗战士。
- While we were celebrating the victory, they were mopping up the remaining rebels.
当我们庆祝胜利时，他们正在清理剩余的叛军。
- Mop up the last of the opposition to prevent future conflict.
清理最后的反对者以防止未来的冲突。
- Please ensure to mop any pockets of resistance up before declaring the area secure.
在宣布该区域安全之前，请确保扫清任何抵抗的残余。
- He quickly mopped up the last holdouts who opposed the regime.
他迅速扫清了反对政权的最后几个顽固分子。
4
利用剩余部分, 用完剩余部分
to utilize the remaining portion of a resource
- Acquiring new equipment mopped up what was left our budget for this year.
购置新设备用光了我们今年剩余的预算。
- They need to mop up what's left of the inventory before the end of the month.
他们需要在月底前清理剩余的库存。
- Last month, the unexpected expense mopped up what was left of our emergency fund.
上个月，意外开支用光了我们应急基金的剩余部分。
- She has mopped up what was left of the department's resources.
她已经用完了部门剩下的资源。
5
吸收, 整合
to incorporate or absorb smaller entities, such as companies, into a larger entity
- Tech giants often mop up innovative startups to enhance their product offerings.
科技巨头经常吞并创新初创公司以增强其产品供应。
- Last year, the industry leader mopped up several startups to diversify its services.
去年，行业领导者吞并了几家初创公司以使其服务多样化。
- The conglomerate plans to mop the startups up for their technological expertise.
该企业集团计划吸纳初创公司以获得其技术专长。
- While expanding its reach, the company is mopping up regional businesses to gain a foothold.
在扩大其影响力的同时，该公司正在吸收区域业务以获得立足点。
- The corporation has mopped up numerous startups to stay at the forefront of innovation.
该企业吞并了许多初创公司以保持创新的前沿地位。