sponge
/spʌndʒ/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2302 in the learning path
海绵；海绵块
Definitions
n. A soft material full of holes that absorbs liquid.
海绵；海绵块
n. A simple aquatic animal with many pores in its body.
海绵动物
v. To clean or wipe something using a damp sponge.
用海绵擦拭
Example
Use a damp sponge to wipe the kitchen table.
用湿海绵擦一下厨房的桌子。
Urban wetlands act like a sponge, absorbing excess rainwater and reducing the risk of flooding.
城市湿地就像海绵，能吸收多余的雨水，降低洪涝风险。
Collocations
- a damp sponge
- squeeze out a sponge
- sponge something down
Word family
- spongy (adj.)
Usage tip
比喻吸收能力强时，常用like a sponge。
FAQ
- What does sponge mean?
- A soft material full of holes that absorbs liquid. A simple aquatic animal with many pores in its body. To clean or wipe something using a damp sponge.
- How is sponge pronounced?
- UK /spʌndʒ/, US /spʌndʒ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
