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sawdust

UK //ˈsɔːdʌst//US //ˈsɔːdʌst//

词源

复合词,源自中古英语 'saw'(锯) + 'dust'(灰尘),字面意思为锯木产生的尘埃。

noun

❶ 锯末,指木材被锯切或打磨时产生的细小木屑,常用于填充物、燃料或制作复合板材。

“The floor was covered with sawdust after the carpenter finished his work.”

(木匠完工后,地板上满是锯末。)

“She used sawdust to absorb the spilled oil in the garage.”

(她用锯末来吸收车库里的漏油。)

同义词:wood shavings, wood powder, wood dust

常见短语

sawdust and sweat — 形容艰苦的手工劳动环境,字面意思是锯末和汗水,暗指体力劳动的辛劳。

“The old furniture was built with sawdust and sweat by local craftsmen.”

(这件旧家具是当地工匠用汗水与锯末亲手打造的。)