washing-up
washing-up — noun
1. both the task of cleaning kitchen containers and utensils after eating, and the
both the task of cleaning kitchen containers and utensils after eating, and the dirty objects themselves that need washing
After the party, Christopher and Hugo took turns doing the washing-up in the kitchen.
collocation: do the washing-up
Adina left the washing-up in the sink and went to answer the phone.
meaning: the items waiting to be washed
Quan put on rubber gloves before starting the washing-up after dinner.
There was a huge pile of washing-up on the counter after the family barbecue.
Pedro hates doing the washing-up but loves cooking elaborate meals.
- doing the dishes
the American English equivalent; also used informally in British English
- dishwashing
more formal or technical; often used for machines or commercial settings
文法句型
the washing-up
do the washing-up
用法筆記
This word is standard in British English. In American English, the equivalent expression is 'doing the dishes'. 'Washing-up' cannot be used for laundry or cleaning cars — it refers only to kitchen items after eating or cooking.