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duster

UK //ˈdʌstə(r)//US //ˈdʌstər//

词源

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。

noun

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。)

同义词:feather duster, dust cloth, rag, overcoat, smock

常见短语

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。)