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单词 whitewash
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whitewash

​noun
UK /ˈwaɪtˌwɒʃ/
Other entries for this word
whitewash verb
DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    singular/uncountable an attempt to stop people discovering the true facts about something, in order to prevent someone in authority from being criticized
    Synonyms and related words
    Tricks, pretences and dishonest plans
    ploy
    hoax
    dodge
  2. 2
    singular ​mainly journalisman occasion when a player or a team wins a game so easily that the other person or team does not score any points
    Synonyms and related words
    A victory in a game or competition
    grand slam
    victory
    win
  3. 3
    uncountable a substance used for painting walls or buildings white
    Synonyms and related words
    Materials and substances used in painting and decorating
    coat
    creosote
    distemper

whitewash

​noun
US /ˈwaɪtˌwɑʃ/US /ˈhwaɪtˌwɑʃ/
Other entries for this word
whitewash verb
DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    singular/uncountable an attempt to stop people from discovering the true facts about something, in order to prevent someone in authority from being criticized
    Synonyms and related words
    Tricks, pretenses and dishonest plans
    ploy
    hoax
    dodge
  2. 2
    uncountable a substance used for painting walls or buildings white
    Synonyms and related words
    Materials and substances used in painting and decorating
    coat
    creosote
    distemper
  3. 3
    singular ​mainly journalisman occasion when a player or a team wins a game so easily that the other person or team does not score any points
    Synonyms and related words
    A victory in a game or competition
    grand slam
    victory
    win

whitewash

​verb transitive
UK /ˈwaɪtˌwɒʃ/
Other entries for this word
whitewash noun
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theywhitewash
he/she/itwhitewashes
present participlewhitewashing
past tensewhitewashed
past participlewhitewashed
DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    to paint walls or buildings white using whitewash
    Synonyms and related words
    To paint and decorate
    paint
    decorate
    paper
  2. 2
    ​mainly journalismto win a game so easily that the other player or team does not score any points
    Synonyms and related words
    To defeat someone in a game, competition or argument
    defeat
    win
    beat
  3. 3
    to try to stop people from discovering the true facts about something, in order to prevent someone in authority from being criticized

    The whole affair has been whitewashed.

    Synonyms and related words
    To tell lies and deceive people
    misspeak
    deceive
    make up

whitewash

​verb transitive
US /ˈwaɪtˌwɑʃ/US /ˈhwaɪtˌwɑʃ/
Other entries for this word
whitewash noun
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theywhitewash
he/she/itwhitewashes
present participlewhitewashing
past tensewhitewashed
past participlewhitewashed
DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    to try to stop people from discovering the true facts about something, in order to prevent someone in authority from being criticized

    The whole affair has been whitewashed.

    Synonyms and related words
    To tell lies and deceive people
    misspeak
    deceive
    make up
  2. 2
    to paint walls or buildings white using whitewash
    Synonyms and related words
    To paint and decorate
    paint
    paper
    do up
  3. 3
    ​mainly journalismto win a game so easily that the other player or team does not score any points
    Synonyms and related words
    To defeat someone in a game, competition or argument
    defeat
    win
    beat
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