sponge
US /spʌndʒ/
UK /spʌndʒ/
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éponge
a piece of a soft, light, porous substance, typically cellulose or a synthetic polymer, that is absorbent and used for washing and cleaning.
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Please wipe the counter with a damp sponge.
Veuillez essuyer le comptoir avec une éponge humide.
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She used a natural sea sponge for bathing.
Elle a utilisé une éponge de mer naturelle pour le bain.
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parasite, sangue
a person who lives off other people by continually asking for money or food without offering anything in return.
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He's a real sponge, always asking for money.
C'est un vrai parasite, toujours à demander de l'argent.
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Don't be a sponge; try to earn your own living.
Ne sois pas un parasite ; essaie de gagner ta vie.
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éponger, absorber
to absorb (liquid or information) with a sponge or spongelike action.
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The cloth will sponge up the spilled water.
Le chiffon va éponger l'eau renversée.
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He's good at sponging up new information quickly.
Il est doué pour absorber rapidement de nouvelles informations.
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