1. to make something free from dirt, marks, or mess
使某物擺脫灰塵、污漬或雜亂；清潔
She is cleaning the kitchen floor.
她正在清潔廚房地板。
I need to clean my room this weekend.
我這個週末需要打掃我的房間。
He cleaned the windows until they sparkled.
他把窗戶擦得閃閃發亮。
Cleaning Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
cleaning
verb
快速理解
What does "Cleaning" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Cleaning"?
指使某物變得乾淨、整潔或衛生的動作。
- 1
基本清潔
EN: to make something clean by removing dirt, dust, or marks
翻譯: 透過清除污垢、灰塵或痕跡使某物變乾淨
- 2
整理與收拾
EN: to tidy up or organize a space by putting things in order
翻譯: 透過將物品歸位來整理或使空間井然有序
- 3
專業或深層清潔
EN: to perform a thorough or professional cleaning service
翻譯: 進行徹底或專業的清潔服務
- 4
清除有害物
EN: to remove unwanted or harmful substances from something
翻譯: 從某物中清除不需要或有害的物質
小提醒：注意 'cleaning' 作動名詞 (gerund) 時，常與介系詞搭配形成固定片語，如 'do the cleaning'（打掃）、'spring cleaning'（春季大掃除）。它指的是『清潔活動』本身，而不單是『乾淨的狀態』。
發音（How to Pronounce "Cleaning" in English）
How to pronounce "Cleaning" in English?"Cleaning" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Cleaning" from YouTube Videos
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“>>. Are you on a bus with one earphone in? Are you cooking, cleaning your room, lying in bed, lights off, just listening?”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Cleaning"?How does "Cleaning" change by context?
2. to remove the internal organs or unwanted parts from something, especially fish or poultry
清除（魚、家禽等的）內臟或不需要的部分
The fisherman cleaned the fish before cooking it.
漁夫在煮魚前先把魚清理乾淨。
Can you help me clean these shrimp?
你能幫我清理這些蝦子嗎？
3. to take everything from or out of a place
把（某處）的東西全部拿走或清空
The burglars cleaned out the safe.
竊賊把保險箱洗劫一空。
The sale cleaned the store of all its old stock.
特賣會清空了店裡所有的舊存貨。
4. to win or take all the money from someone in a game
（在遊戲中）贏走某人所有的錢
He cleaned me out in the poker game last night.
昨晚的撲克牌遊戲中，他贏光了我所有的錢。
5. to pass through or by something without touching it
（不接觸地）通過或越過某物
The pole vaulter easily cleaned the bar.
撐竿跳選手輕鬆越過了橫杆。
The truck barely cleaned the bridge's low arch.
卡車勉強通過了橋下低矮的拱形部分。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Cleaning"?How to make natural sentences with "Cleaning"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| clean + noun | 清潔某物 | She is cleaning the kitchen. (她正在清潔廚房。) |
| clean + noun + of + noun | 從某物中清除某物 | He cleaned the wound of debris. (他清除了傷口裡的碎屑。) |
| clean + up | 徹底打掃、整理 | We need to clean up before the guests arrive. (我們需要在客人到達前打掃乾淨。) |
| clean + out | 徹底清理（內部）、清空 | I have to clean out the garage this weekend. (我必須在這個週末把車庫徹底清理乾淨。) |
| clean + off | 清除（表面上的東西） | Please clean off the table. (請把桌子擦乾淨。) |
| get + noun + cleaned | 讓某物被清潔 | I need to get my suit cleaned. (我需要把我的西裝送去乾洗。) |
| be + cleaned + out | 被洗劫一空、被清空 | The store was cleaned out during the sale. (那家店在特賣期間被搶購一空。) |
用法說明
How is "Cleaning" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Cleaning"?
need cleaning vs need to be cleaned
- need cleaning 是主動形式，但表達被動含義。這裡的 cleaning 是動名詞 (gerund)，整個片語意思是「需要被打掃」。
- need to be cleaned 則使用被動不定詞 (passive infinitive)，明確表達被動語態，意思也是「需要被打掃」。
- 兩者在語意上幾乎相同，可以互換使用，但 need to be cleaned 的被動結構更為正式和明確。
- 在口語和非正式寫作中，need cleaning 更為簡潔常用。
對比例句： EN: The kitchen floor needs cleaning. 翻譯: 廚房地板需要清潔了。
EN:The kitchen floor needs to be cleaned.
翻譯:廚房地板需要被打掃。
對比例句： EN: Your car really needs cleaning after that trip. 翻譯: 你的車在那趟旅程後真的需要清洗了。
EN:Your car really needs to be cleaned after that trip.
翻譯:你的車在那趟旅程後真的需要被清洗了。
總結建議
在大多數情況下兩者可互換，日常對話中可優先使用更簡潔的 "need cleaning"，正式文件則可選用語法更明確的 "need to be cleaned"。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Cleaning" and similar words?How to choose "Cleaning" vs alternatives?
cleaning vs clean
「cleaning」是「清潔」的動作或過程（名詞），或指「正在清潔」（動名詞）；「clean」是「使乾淨」的動作（動詞），或指「乾淨的」狀態（形容詞）。
cleaning vs washing
「cleaning」泛指各種使物品變乾淨的動作，包含除塵、擦拭、整理等；「washing」通常特指用水或液體清洗，尤其是涉及肥皂或清潔劑的過程。
cleaning vs tidying
「cleaning」著重於去除污垢、灰塵，使物品變乾淨；「tidying」著重於整理、歸位，使空間變整齊有序。
口語用法
How is "Cleaning" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Cleaning"?
引述
在轉述他人的要求或指令時，常用來緩和語氣，表示這不是說話者本人的主意。 EN: She was like, "Can you start cleaning your room now?" 翻譯: 她當時就說：「你現在可以開始打掃房間了嗎？」
EN:My mom just texted, "No going out until the cleaning is done."
翻譯:我媽剛傳訊息說：「打掃完之前不准出門。」
語氣強調
與一些副詞或短語連用，強調清潔的狀態、頻率或徹底性。 EN: I am so done cleaning after everyone all day. 翻譯: 我真是受夠了一整天跟在大家後面收拾。
EN:He's always cleaning his car, like, every other day.
翻譯:他總是在清潔他的車，差不多每隔一天就一次。
停頓填充
在組織思緒或尋找合適字眼時，用來填充對話中的短暫停頓。 EN: So, I was... cleaning... and then I found this old photo. 翻譯: 所以，我那時在…打掃…然後就找到了這張舊照片。
EN:What I need to do is, uh, cleaning out the fridge first.
翻譯:我需要做的是，呃，先把冰箱清乾淨。
正式書寫注意：上述口語用法（如引述、語氣詞、填充停頓）在正式報告、學術論文或商業書信中應避免使用，應改用更精確、完整的句子結構來表達。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Cleaning"?What fixed phrases with "Cleaning" should I remember?
do the cleaning
do the cleaning
進行清潔工作
cleaning up
cleaning up
清理、打掃乾淨
spring cleaning
spring cleaning
春季大掃除
dry cleaning
dry cleaning
乾洗
cleaning supplies
cleaning supplies
清潔用品
cleaning lady
cleaning lady
清潔女工、打掃阿姨
cleaning schedule
cleaning schedule
清潔排程
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Cleaning"?Which "Cleaning" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I need to clean the house tomorrow.
✓I need to do some cleaning tomorrow.
當要表達「進行清潔工作」這個活動時，通常使用 "do (some) cleaning" 而非直接用 "clean" 當名詞。"Clean" 作動詞時指清潔的動作，但 "cleaning" 作為動名詞更常指清潔這項任務或活動。
×I have three cleanings to do today.
✓I have three cleaning tasks to do today.
"Cleaning" 作為「清潔工作」時是不可數名詞，不能直接加 "s" 表示複數。若要表達多項清潔任務，應使用 "cleaning tasks"、"cleaning jobs" 或 "things to clean"。
×We need a thorough cleaning after the party.
✓We need a thorough cleanup after the party.
雖然兩者都與清潔有關，但 "cleaning" 通常指日常或定期的清潔工作，而 "cleanup" 更常指事後（尤其是混亂後）的清理或整頓。派對後的整理通常用 "cleanup"。
×I hired help for cleaning.
✓I hired help for the cleaning.
當 "cleaning" 指特定、已知的清潔工作（例如你家的打掃）時，通常需要加定冠詞 "the"。如果泛指清潔這項活動，則可以不加。
×I am cleaning in the kitchen.
✓I am cleaning the kitchen.
表達「清潔某個地方」時，"clean" 是及物動詞，直接接受詞（the kitchen），不需要介系詞 "in"。"Cleaning in the kitchen" 聽起來像是在廚房裡進行某種清潔，但清潔的對象不明。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Cleaning"?What are tense/participle forms of "Cleaning"?
cleans(3rd_singular)cleaning(present_participle)cleaned(past)cleaned(past_participle)