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dusted

UK //ˈdʌstɪd//US //ˈdʌstɪd//

词源

源自中古英语 'dust'(灰尘),加上过去分词后缀 '-ed',表示动作已完成。

verb

❶ 指用布或工具清除物体表面的灰尘,使其变得干净。常用于日常清洁场景。

“She dusted the bookshelf before placing the new books.”

(她在放新书之前把书架上的灰尘擦干净了。)

“He dusted off his old bicycle and went for a ride.”

(他擦掉旧自行车上的灰尘,然后骑了出去。)

❶ 在食物或物体表面撒上粉末状物质,如糖粉、面粉等。常用于烹饪或装饰。

“She dusted the cake with powdered sugar before serving.”

(她在端上蛋糕之前撒了一层糖粉。)

“The baker dusted the dough with flour to prevent sticking.”

(面包师在面团上撒了面粉以防粘连。)

同义词:cleaned, wiped, sprinkled, powdered, covered

常见短语

dust off — 指重新使用或恢复某物,尤其是长时间未使用的东西。常用于比喻重新开始某项活动。

“He dusted off his old guitar and started playing again.”

(他重新拿出尘封已久的吉他开始弹奏。)

dust down — 指清理或整理某物,通常用于衣物或物品。也可以比喻为准备某事。

“She dusted down her dress before the interview.”

(她在面试前整理了一下自己的裙子。)