“洗净”常见的英文表达有 wash clean、rinse clean 或 clean thoroughly ,具体使用哪个取决于语境:
wash clean:强调通过洗涤使物品变得干净,侧重于清洗的动作和结果。例如:You need to wash the vegetables clean before cooking.(做饭前你需要把蔬菜洗净。)
rinse clean:侧重于用清水冲洗,以去除表面残留的杂质,达到干净的状态。例如:Rinse the dishes clean with warm water.(用温水把盘子冲洗干净。)
clean thoroughly:更强调清洗得彻底、干净,没有残留。例如:Make sure to clean the kitchen thoroughly to get rid of all the grease.(一定要把厨房彻底打扫干净,去除所有油污。)