swab
复数形式
swabs
1
棉签, 拭子
a small, soft material used by a doctor, nurse, etc. for applying medication, cleansing a wound, or taking samples from someone’s body
A swab is a small, soft piece of material typically made of cotton or another absorbent material attached to a stick or handle for easy handling. They are commonly used in medical settings to apply medications, collect samples from the body, or clean wounds. Swabs are essential tools for maintaining hygiene and diagnosing patients effectively in medical settings.
2
拖把, 地板清洁工具
a mop or cleaning tool with a long handle and absorbent material on the end, used for cleaning floors
- He grabbed the swab to clean up the spill in the kitchen.
他抓起拖把来清理厨房里的 spill。
- The janitor used a swab to ensure the hallway was spotless.
管理员用拖把确保走廊一尘不染。
- After the party, she took out the swab to mop the floors.
派对结束后，她拿出拖把来拖地。
- The cleaning crew brought in a new swab to tackle the mess.
清洁人员带来了一把新的拖把来处理混乱。
- She wrung out the swab before continuing to clean the floor.
在继续清洁地板之前，她拧干了拖把。
3
拭子, 取样
an act of cleansing a wound or taking samples from someone's body using a swab