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词汇 mopping-up
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Definition of mopping-up in English:

mopping-up

noun ˌmɒpɪŋˈʌp
  • The action or an act of mopping up; (Military) the action of completing the occupation of an area by capturing or killing any remaining enemy forces.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in The Westminster Gazette. From mopping + up, after mop.

Definition of mopping-up in US English:

mopping-up

nounˌmɒpɪŋˈʌp
  • The action or an act of mopping up; (Military) the action of completing the occupation of an area by capturing or killing any remaining enemy forces.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in The Westminster Gazette. From mopping + up, after mop.

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