dust
英 /dʌst/ 美 /dʌst/
- n. 灰尘；尘土Fine, dry particles that settle on surfaces or float.
- v. 擦去灰尘；掸灰To remove dust from a surface.
- v. 撒上少量粉末To cover something lightly with a powder.
A thick layer of dust covered the old piano.
那架旧钢琴上积了厚厚一层灰。
Construction dust can reduce local air quality and cause breathing difficulties among nearby residents.
施工扬尘会降低当地空气质量，并导致附近居民呼吸困难。
搭配
a layer of dust 一层灰尘gather dust 积灰；闲置不用dust the shelves 掸去架子上的灰dust with flour 撒上少量面粉
辨析提示
dust作动词既可指除尘，也可指撒粉，看宾语判断。
词族
dusty (adj.)、duster (n.)
相关词
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