dust
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/dʌst/
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/dʌst/
tiny dry particles of dirt or other material
The wind blew dust into the air.
風把灰塵吹到了空中。
dirt that collects on surfaces indoors
There was a layer of dust on the old books.
舊書上積了一層灰塵。
a fine powder made from a specific material
The factory produced gold dust as a byproduct.
工廠生產金粉作為副產品。
to clean by wiping away dust
I need to dust the shelves to remove the dust.
我需要撣去架子上的灰塵。
to brush or wipe dirt off something
He brushed the dust from his coat after the hike.
徒步旅行後,他撣去了外套上的灰塵。
to sprinkle a fine powder over something
Dust the cookies with powdered sugar before serving.
上桌前在餅乾上撒上糖粉。