dry-clean

Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

ˌdry-ˈclean [dry-clean dry-cleans dry-cleaned dry-cleaning] BrE NAmE (also clean) verb ~ sth
to clean clothes using chemicals instead of water
•This garment must be dry-cleaned only.
Derived Word: ↑dry-cleaning
See also: ↑clean
Verb forms:

Synonyms:
clean
wash • rinse • cleanse • dry-clean
These words all mean to remove dirt from sth, especially by using water and/or soap.
clean • to remove dirt or dust from sth, especially by using water or chemicals: ▪ The villa is cleaned twice a week. ◇ ▪ Have you cleaned your teeth? ◇ ▪ This coat is filthy. I'll have it cleaned ▪ (= dry-cleaned).
wash • to remove dirt from sth using water and usually soap: ▪ He quickly washed his hands and face. ◇ ▪ These jeans need washing.
rinse • to remove dirt, etc. from sth using clean water only, not soap; to remove the soap from sth with clean water after washing it: ▪ Make sure you rinse all the soap out.
cleanse • to clean your skin or a wound.
dry-clean • to clean clothes using chemicals instead of water.
to clean/wash/rinse/cleanse sth in/with sth
to clean/wash/rinse sth from sth
to clean/wash/cleanse a wound
to clean/wash the car/floor
to wash/rinse your hair
to have sth cleaned/washed/dry-cleaned