give somebody/something a rubRUBto rub something or massage someone for a short time 把某物擦一擦;给某人揉一揉 Give the table a good rub with a damp cloth. 用湿布好好擦一擦桌子。
give somebody/something a rub• I get this sort of aching feeling in my nose, and I give it a rub.
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