dust

US /dʌst/
UK /dʌst/
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灰尘, 尘土

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.
旧书上覆盖着一层厚厚的灰尘。
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A cloud of dust rose as the car drove away.
汽车开走时，扬起了一阵灰尘。
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dirtgrimefilthsootpowder
1.

擦拭, 除尘

remove dust from the surface of something

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She needs to dust the shelves every week.
她每周都需要擦拭书架上的灰尘。
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He carefully dusted the antique furniture.
他小心翼翼地擦拭着古董家具。
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cleanwipebrushsweep
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撒, 扑

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。
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The baker dusted the counter with flour.
面包师在柜台上撒上面粉。
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sprinklescatterpowderflour
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