broom up

短语

词形变化

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释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To sweep up (a mess) thoroughly with a broom.

    及物

    The janitor broomed up the shards of glass.

  2. 2.

    To strike (a length of wood) repeatedly such that the top of it becomes frayed and worn.

    过时

    Most of the fence-posts had been broomed up so badly they weren't usable.

  3. 3.

    To show signs of a witch's broom (mistletoe) infection; to have the witch's broom infection spread and worsen.

    过时

    I knew the yew tree was done for when the infection broomed up its branches.