a soft substance that is full of small holes and can absorb a lot of liquid, and is used for washing and cleaning

the action of rubbing something or someone with a wet sponge or cloth in order to clean it, him, or her

Give it a sponge with a damp cloth - that will remove the mud stains.

a soft cake made with eggs, sugar, and flour and usually a type of fat such as butter

to get money, food, etc. from other people, especially in order to live without working

sponging off the state 靠国家来养活

to rub something or someone with a wet sponge or cloth, especially to clean it, him, or her

Most food stains will come off if you sponge the material with a little detergent. 用一点去污剂能去除布料上的大部分食物污渍。

The doctor told me to sponge Erik down with cold water in order to lower his temperature. 医生告诉我用冷水给埃里克擦身，以帮他降低体温。