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vacuum

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Số nhiều: vacuumsQuá khứ: vacuumedPhân từ 2: vacuumedV-ing: vacuuming

The term carries a strong sense of emptiness or a void that demands to be filled. In scientific contexts, it describes a sterile, silent absence of air, often evoking feelings of isolation or extreme cold. This creates a stark contrast with the domestic context, where the word is associated with noise, dust, and household chores. When used in social or political contexts, it describes a sudden gap in power or leadership. This usage suggests an unstable environment where an empty space creates a powerful suction, inevitably pulling in a replacement to restore balance.

Countable when referring to the household appliance (a vacuum). Uncountable when referring to the physical state of emptiness (the vacuum of space).

Ý nghĩa

Danh từ

"The moon exists in a vacuum."

Danh từ

A tool used for cleaning floors by suction.

"I need to buy a new vacuum."

Ngoại động từ

[something]

To clean a surface using a vacuum cleaner.

"I will vacuum the living room rug tomorrow."

Nội động từ

To clean using a vacuum cleaner.

"She is currently vacuuming upstairs."

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