一个非常有用且地道的表达——漱口, 这个短语的含义不是指“wash one's mouth”,其正确的含义是:
rinse out one's mouth漱口
rinse out 的中文含义为: 冲洗,涮洗(…的内部)
She rinses out her mouth every morning to prevent bad breath.
她为除口臭每天早上都漱口。
I wanted to rinse the taste out of my mouth. It is important to leave a good impression to others.
我想漱漱口,去掉嘴里的味道。给别人留个好印象真的很重要。
If you feel the need to rinse out your mouth after brushing, use a (non alcohol-based) mouthwash.
如果你刷牙之后需要漱口,就用(不含酒精的)漱口水吧。
After having a meal, be sure to rinse out your mouth.
吃完一顿饭之后,确保要漱口一下。
I really have to rinse out my mouth after eating some garlic bread.
在吃完香蒜面包时,我真的必须要漱口。
出处:头条号 @饼哥英语口语