clean up
US /kliːn ˈʌp/
UK /kliːn ʌp/
短语动词
1.
清理, 打扫
to make a place or thing completely clean and tidy
示例:
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We need to clean up this mess before mom gets home.
妈妈回家前，我们需要清理这个烂摊子。
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The volunteers helped to clean up the park after the festival.
志愿者们在节日后帮助清理公园。
2.
大赚一笔, 发财
to make a large amount of money, especially illegally or by exploiting a situation
示例:
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He really cleaned up on the stock market during the boom.
他在经济繁荣时期在股市上真是大赚了一笔。
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The company cleaned up by selling overpriced medical supplies during the pandemic.
这家公司在疫情期间通过出售高价医疗用品大赚了一笔。