white glove test

Английский Язык - Английский Язык

Определение white glove test в Английский Язык Английский Язык словарь

An examination of cleanliness, hygiene or other cleaning-related standards

Looking at the imprint his hand had left on the visible layer of dust, he realized his home would certainly not pass his mother's white glove test.

An examination of cleanliness, hygiene or other cleaning-related standards

Looking at the imprint his hand had left on the visible layer of dust, he realized his home would certainly not pass his mother's white-glove test.

Расстановка переносов

White glove test

Турецкое произношение

hwayt glʌv test

Произношение

/ˈhwīt ˈgləv ˈtest/ /ˈhwaɪt ˈɡlʌv ˈtɛst/

Этимология

() From the 1950s American image of putting on a white glove and running a finger along a spot to see how much dirt and dust is accumulated as a way of measuring how well the area has been kept clean.