
好词典

源自中古英语 'dust'(灰尘)加后缀 '-er',字面意思为'与灰尘相关的事物',最早记录于15世纪。
❶ 一种用于清除灰尘的工具,通常由羽毛、布料或合成材料制成,用于清洁家具或物品表面的灰尘。
“She used a feather duster to clean the bookshelf.”
(她用鸡毛掸子清理书架。)
“The maid grabbed a duster and wiped the table.”
(女仆拿起掸子擦了擦桌子。)
❶ 一种轻薄的宽松外套,通常由棉或亚麻制成,用于防止灰尘或保护衣物,常见于工作或户外活动时穿着。
“The painter wore a duster to protect his clothes.”
(画家穿了一件防尘外套来保护衣服。)
“Her linen duster billowed in the wind as she walked.”
(她走路时,亚麻防尘外套在风中飘动。)
feather duster — 特指用羽毛制成的掸子,常用于清洁精细物品或难以触及的角落。
“The antique clock was gently cleaned with a feather duster.”
(古董钟用羽毛掸子轻轻擦拭。)
long duster — 指长度及膝或更长的防尘外套,传统上为骑马或户外工作者设计。
“The rancher's long duster kept the dirt off his pants.”
(牧场主的长防尘外套防止泥土弄脏裤子。)