handwash
verb (also hand-wash, hand wash) uk/ˈhænd.wɒʃ/ us/ˈhænd.wɑːʃ/
[ I or T ]手洗（衣服等）
to wash something such as clothes or kitchen equipment yourself rather than putting them into a machine
Always try to hand-wash wooden utensils. 木制器皿一定要尽量手洗。
You've got to hand wash it in cold water because it's silk. 你应该用冷水手洗，因为是丝绸的。
Even if you handwash, the colours eventually fade. 即使手洗，最终也会褪色。
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- It's best to handwash the blanket.
- The socks are perfect for travel as they are easy to hand-wash and they dry quickly.
- The label says dry clean or hand wash.
- Whether something is dishwasher-proof isn't an issue for me because I handwash all my dishes.
handwash
noun (also hand-wash, hand wash) uk/ˈhænd.wɒʃ/ us/ˈhænd.wɑːʃ/
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[ C or U ] mainly UK洗手液
a liquid substance used for cleaning your hands
To kill bacteria and viruses, use warm water and soap or an antibacterial handwash. 为了杀死细菌和病毒，请使用温水和肥皂或抗菌洗手液。
[ C ]手洗（衣服等）
the activity of washing something such as a piece of clothing yourself rather than putting it into a machine
A few items always need a handwash when you're on holiday. 度假的时候，有几件物品总是需要手洗。
The detergent can be used for both machine and hand washes. 这种洗涤剂可用于机洗和手洗。
[ C usually singular ]洗手
an act of washing your hands
At 30 seconds per hand wash, busy hospital workers could spend 10 minutes per hour washing their hands. 按每次洗手30秒计算，繁忙的医院工作人员每小时可能在洗手方面花10分钟时间。
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- A bottle of disinfecting handwash hangs on the wall beside a sign that asks visitors to rinse their hands on entry.
- Hospitals have run out of sterile gloves and hand-wash.
- This handwash will gently moisturise and refresh your skin, while leaving you smelling delicious.
- These sweaters look even better after a gentle hand-wash.