1 the work of washing the plates, knives, forks, etc after a meal 洗餐具；洗碗盘: I'll do the washing-up. 我去洗碗。washing-up liquid 餐具洗涤剂

2 plates, etc that need washing after a meal 饭后待洗的餐具: Put the washing-up next to the sink. 把待洗的餐具放在洗涤槽旁边。