hoover up

短语

发音

AU

词形变化

hoovered up hoovering up hoovers up 三单 hoovers up hoovering up 现在分词 hoovered up 过去式 hoovered up 过去分词

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To suck (something) into a vacuum cleaner, irrespective of brand.

    非正式 及物

    Don't worry about the mess on the carpet - I'll hoover it up later.

  2. 2.

    To do the vacuuming.

    非正式 不及物

    I'll hoover up after I've finished washing the dishes.

  3. 3.

    To consume (food or drink) quickly, especially by taking it into the mouth directly from the plate rather than using cutlery.

    非正式 习语 及物
  4. 4.

    To avidly absorb something as if by a vacuum cleaner.

    非正式 比喻 及物