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scum

/skʌm/

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noun

浮渣，浮沫

A layer of impurities that accumulates at the surface of a liquid (especially molten metal or water).

Examples :

"During smelting, scum rises to the surface and is then removed by the smelter."

冶炼过程中，浮渣会升到表面，然后由冶炼工人清除掉。

substance material chemistry

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noun

浮渣，浮沫，藻类。

A greenish water vegetation (such as algae), usually found floating on the surface of ponds

Examples :

"These organisms form scum in large quantities."

这些生物大量繁殖，形成水面上厚厚的浮渣。

environment plant biology nature

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noun

浮渣，污垢。

The topmost liquid layer of a cesspool or septic tank.

Examples :

"After years of use, a thick layer of scum had formed on the surface of the septic tank. "

经过多年的使用，化粪池的表面形成了一层厚厚的浮渣。

substance environment chemistry

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noun

精液，白浊.

(chiefly US) semen

Examples :

"The biology teacher showed the class a sample of sperm, also called scum. "

生物老师给同学们展示了一份精子样本，也就是俗称的“白浊”。

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noun

人渣，败类。

A reprehensible person or persons.

Examples :

"People who sell used-up pens are scum, just total low-lives."

卖光笔芯的旧笔的人都是人渣，简直是彻头彻尾的败类。

person moral character attitude society negative human

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verb

撇去，撇掉。

To remove the layer of scum from (a liquid etc.).

Examples :

"The chef meticulously scummed the hot broth, removing the floating layer of impurities. "

厨师一丝不苟地撇去热汤表面的浮沫，去除了漂浮的杂质。

substance process

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verb

撇去，捞去。

To remove (something) as scum.

Examples :

"The cleaning crew meticulously scums the rain-water runoff from the school's rooftop to prevent clogs. "

清洁人员一丝不苟地将学校屋顶雨水径流中的漂浮物撇去，以防止堵塞。

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verb

起浮沫，结 scum。

To become covered with scum.

Examples :

"The old water bottle quickly scummed over after sitting in the sun all day. "

那个旧水瓶在太阳下晒了一整天后，很快就结了一层脏东西 (浮沫)。

environment nature

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verb

搜刮，掠夺。

To scour (the land, sea etc.).

Examples :

"The farmer will scum the pond to remove the algae. "

农夫会清理池塘来去除藻类。

environment nature

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verb

起沫，结渣.

To gather together, as scum.

Examples :

"The dirty dishes, left unwashed for days, scummed the sink. "

脏盘子放了好几天没洗，在水槽里结了一层脏东西。

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verb

读档重来, S/L

To startscum or savescum.

Examples :

"Context: Imagine someone is playing a challenging video game. Sentence: "To beat the boss, I had to scum by saving before each attempt and reloading when I failed." "

为了打败那个boss，我不得不通过在每次尝试前存档，失败后就读档重来，也就是“S/L”的方式来取胜。