dust

US /dʌst/
UK /dʌst/
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1.

灰塵, 塵土

fine, dry powder consisting of tiny particles of earth or waste matter lying on surfaces or carried in the air

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The old books were covered in a thick layer of dust.
舊書上覆蓋著一層厚厚的灰塵
A cloud of dust rose as the car drove away.
汽車開走時,揚起了一陣灰塵
1.

擦拭, 除塵

remove dust from the surface of something

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She needs to dust the shelves every week.
她每週都需要擦拭書架上的灰塵。
He carefully dusted the antique furniture.
他小心翼翼地擦拭著古董家具。
2.

撒, 撲

sprinkle (a powder or similar substance) over a surface

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She dusted the cake with powdered sugar.
她把糖粉撒在蛋糕上。
The baker dusted the counter with flour.
麵包師在櫃檯上撒上麵粉。