盡管大家都不愿承認自己是懶人，但是愛洗碗的真沒有幾個。有些懶人可以一直撐到臟碗碟在洗碗池里堆得高高的，實在找不出干凈的可用，才用“單身漢清洗法”洗出幾個來應付。那么什么是“單身漢清洗法”呢？

Bachelor wash refers to a quick soap-free rinse of a plate, cup, or utensil which had recently been used. This is most useful for low-oil, water based, or dry foods. Wiping with a paper towel will usually remove residual food particles missed by the bachelor wash.

“單身漢清洗法”指的是用水快速地沖一下剛用過的盤、杯或器皿。這對于沾過油水少的湯或干貨食品的碗碟最為有效。然后用紙巾擦掉沒沖走的食物殘渣。

Example:

I didn't want my date to think I was a pig, so I bachelor washed the dishes and tossed them in the cupboard.

我可不想讓我的約會對象認為我像豬一樣邋遢，所以我用“單身漢清洗法”搞定了臟盤子，把它們扔進碗柜。

（中國日報網英語點津 陳丹妮）