detergent
/dɪˈtɜːdʒənt/ · /dɪˈtɜːrdʒənt/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #3690 in the learning path
洗涤剂；去污剂
Definitions
n. a substance used with water to clean clothes or surfaces
洗涤剂；去污剂
Example
I added detergent before starting the washing machine.
我在启动洗衣机之前加入了洗涤剂。
Using excessive detergent wastes money and may increase the amount of chemicals entering local waterways.
使用过量洗涤剂既浪费钱，也可能增加进入当地水道的化学物质。
Collocations
- laundry detergent
- liquid detergent
- mild detergent
Synonyms
- cleaning agent
Usage tip
泛指洗涤剂时通常不可数；指种类时可数。
FAQ
- What does detergent mean?
- a substance used with water to clean clothes or surfaces
- How is detergent pronounced?
- UK /dɪˈtɜːdʒənt/, US /dɪˈtɜːrdʒənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
