wipe
Произношение: [waɪp]
Контекст: «cleaning»
(verb) to rub a surface to remove dirt or liquid. When you use a cloth or a tissue to remove something from a surface, you are wiping it.
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She wiped the table clean after dinner.
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He didn't wipe off the spills, so the table stayed dirty.
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Can you wipe the window to make it clearer?
Контекст: «technology»
(verb) to erase data from a device or memory. This means removing everything stored on something like a computer or a phone.
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I wiped my old phone before giving it away.
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He forgot to wipe the data, so it still had his personal information.
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Did you remember to wipe the hard drive before selling it?
Контекст: «cleaning»
(noun) a quick action to clean a small area. It usually refers to using a cloth or tissue for this action.
Пример
I gave the countertop a quick wipe after cooking.
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There was no wipe handy, so I couldn't clean up the mess.
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Do you have a wipe I can use to clean this surface?
Контекст: «personal care»
(noun) a small piece of cloth or tissue that is used for cleaning, especially wipes that are moist or wet. They help make cleaning easier.
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I always carry wet wipes in my bag for cleanups.
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Using a dry napkin isn't as effective as using a wet wipe.
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Can you pass me a wipe from your backpack?