washing-up
noun [ U ] UK uk/ˌwɒʃ.ɪŋˈʌp/ us/ˌwɑːʃ.ɪŋˈʌp/
A2 清洗餐具;待洗的物品
the act of cleaning plates, pans, glasses, knives, forks, etc. after a meal, or the objects needing to be washed
You do the washing-up and I'll do the drying. 你来洗碗，我来把它们擦干。
There's an enormous pile of washing-up in the sink. 洗涤槽里有一大堆餐具等着洗。
Compare: the dishes