1. the act of making a place clean and tidy
清掃、整理的行為
We need to do a thorough cleanup of the garage this weekend.
我們這個週末需要對車庫進行一次徹底的大掃除。
After the party, the cleanup took over an hour.
派對結束後，清理工作花了一個多小時。
Cleanup Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
cleanup
noun
快速理解
What does "Cleanup" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Cleanup"?
指清理、打掃或解決問題的行為或過程。
- 1
清理活動
EN: the act of making a place clean and tidy.
翻譯: 使一個地方變得乾淨整潔的行為。
- 2
善後工作
EN: the process of dealing with the final tasks or problems after a main event.
翻譯: 處理主要事件後續任務或問題的過程。
- 3
清除有害物
EN: the removal or elimination of something harmful or unwanted.
翻譯: 清除或消除有害或不需要之物的行動。
- 4
財務/法律整頓
EN: a systematic effort to correct financial or legal issues within an organization.
翻譯: 系統性地糾正組織內財務或法律問題的努力。
小提醒：注意：作為名詞時，'cleanup' 是一個字（美式拼寫），英式拼寫常寫成兩個字 'clean-up'。
發音（How to Pronounce "Cleanup" in English）
How to pronounce "Cleanup" in English?"Cleanup" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Cleanup" from YouTube Videos
Lewis Pugh's mind-shifting Mt. Everest swim
TED
“That's not the worst part of it. The worst part was this year was the year where they decided to do a big cleanup operation on Mt Everest.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Cleanup"?How does "Cleanup" change by context?
2. the process of removing pollution, waste, or harmful substances
清除污染、廢棄物或有害物質的過程
The environmental agency organized a beach cleanup to remove plastic waste.
環保機構組織了一次海灘清理活動，以清除塑膠廢棄物。
The oil spill required a massive cleanup operation.
這次漏油事件需要大規模的清理行動。
3. the final part of a process where remaining tasks are completed
一個過程的最後階段，完成剩餘的任務
The editor is responsible for the final cleanup of the manuscript before printing.
編輯負責在印刷前對稿件進行最後的整理。
The software update includes a data cleanup to fix corrupted files.
這次軟體更新包含資料清理，以修復損壞的檔案。
4. a decisive victory or elimination of opposition
決定性的勝利或清除對手
The police conducted a major cleanup of organized crime in the city.
警方對該市的組織犯罪進行了一次大規模的掃蕩。
The new manager promised a cleanup of corrupt practices in the department.
新經理承諾要整頓部門內的貪腐行為。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Cleanup"?How to make natural sentences with "Cleanup"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| cleanup (countable) | （一次）清理、清掃工作 | The annual beach cleanup will start at 9 AM. (年度海灘清理活動將於上午九點開始。) |
| cleanup (uncountable) | 清理、清掃（泛指行為或過程） | After the party, the cleanup took over an hour. (派對結束後，清理工作花了超過一小時。) |
| a major cleanup | 一次大規模的清理 | The oil spill required a major cleanup along the coast. (這次漏油事件需要沿著海岸進行一次大規模清理。) |
| do a cleanup | 進行清理 | We need to do a thorough cleanup of the garage this weekend. (我們這個週末需要對車庫進行一次徹底清理。) |
| in charge of the cleanup | 負責清理工作 | Sarah was in charge of the cleanup after the event. (莎拉負責活動結束後的清理工作。) |
用法說明
How is "Cleanup" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Cleanup"?
cleanup 與 clean up 的區別
- cleanup 是名詞，指「清理的行為」或「清理後的狀態」，通常與冠詞（a/the）或所有格（my/their）連用。
- clean up 是動詞片語，指「進行清理」這個動作，需要根據主語和時態變化。
- 在句子中，cleanup 常作為主詞、受詞或介系詞的受詞。
- clean up 則在句子中擔任述語動詞的角色。 EN: The beach needs a major cleanup after the festival. 翻譯: 節慶過後，這片海灘需要一次大清理。
EN:We need to clean up the beach after the festival.
翻譯:節慶過後，我們需要清理這片海灘。
EN:His room is in a state of post-party cleanup.
翻譯:他的房間正處於派對後的清理狀態。
EN:He is trying to clean up his room after the party.
翻譯:他正試著在派對後清理他的房間。
總結建議
記住：名詞用 cleanup（一件事或一種狀態），動作用 clean up（一個動作）。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Cleanup" and similar words?How to choose "Cleanup" vs alternatives?
cleanup vs cleaning
「cleanup」通常指一次性的、有組織的清理活動或行動，而「cleaning」則泛指清潔的行為或過程，範圍較廣。
cleanup vs tidying
「cleanup」強調清除髒污或雜亂以恢復整潔，而「tidying」側重於整理物品、使其井然有序。
cleanup vs purge
「cleanup」泛指一般的清理工作，而「purge」則帶有徹底清除、淨化或刪除多餘/有害事物的強烈意味。
口語用法
How is "Cleanup" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Cleanup"?
引述
在口語中，常用來引述或提及某個具體的清理事件或計畫。 EN: So, the big office cleanup is finally happening this Friday. 翻譯: 所以，那個大規模的辦公室清理終於要在這週五進行了。
EN:I heard about the neighborhood cleanup day from the community board.
翻譯:我從社區佈告欄聽說了鄰里清潔日的事。
語氣強調
常與時間或所有格連用，強調清理的範圍、必要性或迫切性。 EN: This is not just a regular tidy-up; it's a major spring cleanup. 翻譯: 這不只是普通的整理，這是一次大型的春季大掃除。
EN:My desk cleanup is long overdue—I can't find anything!
翻譯:我桌面的清理早就該做了——我什麼都找不到了！
停頓填充
在描述一系列待辦事項或解釋過程時，用作自然的停頓點或列舉項目。 EN: My weekend plans? Well, there's the garage cleanup, grocery shopping, and maybe a movie. 翻譯: 我週末的計畫？嗯，有車庫清理、買菜，可能再看場電影。
EN:After the party, the main tasks were the kitchen cleanup and taking out the trash.
翻譯:派對結束後，主要任務就是廚房清理和倒垃圾。
注意：在正式書寫中（如報告、論文），「cleanup」較常以更正式的詞彙如「cleaning」、「sanitation operation」或「decontamination process」替代，視上下文而定。口語中的「cleanup」在正式文體中可能顯得不夠精確或過於隨意。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Cleanup"?What fixed phrases with "Cleanup" should I remember?
cleanup operation
cleanup + operation
清理行動；清掃作業
cleanup crew
cleanup + crew
清潔隊；清理小組
beach cleanup
beach + cleanup
海灘清潔活動
post-event cleanup
post-event + cleanup
活動後清理
environmental cleanup
environmental + cleanup
環境清理；環境整治
do a cleanup
do + a + cleanup
進行清理
cleanup efforts
cleanup + efforts
清理工作；清潔努力
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Cleanup"?Which "Cleanup" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×We need to cleanup the room.
✓We need to clean up the room.
作為名詞時，應使用單字 'cleanup'；作為動詞片語時，應使用兩個分開的單字 'clean up'。
×We did three cleanups of the garage.
✓We did three cleanup sessions of the garage.
'Cleanup' 作為名詞時，通常指一次性的清理活動或過程，通常為不可數或單數形式。若要表達多次清理活動，建議使用 'cleanup sessions', 'cleanup efforts' 或 'cleanup operations' 等片語。
×City organized cleanup after the festival.
✓The city organized a cleanup after the festival.
當 'cleanup' 作為可數名詞，指特定的一次清理活動時，通常需要不定冠詞 'a' 或定冠詞 'the'。
×We need to do some cleanups.
✓We need to do some cleanup.
當 'cleanup' 泛指清理工作或過程時，通常作為不可數名詞使用，不應加 's'。
×clean up crew
✓cleanup crew
當名詞 'cleanup' 作為複合修飾語（形容詞）放在另一個名詞前時，應使用單字形式 'cleanup'，而非動詞片語 'clean up'。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Cleanup"?What are tense/participle forms of "Cleanup"?