to dust
01
除尘, 掸尘
to use a soft cloth or tool to clean and remove particles from the surface of objects, like furniture
Transitive: to dust a surface
例子
She regularly dusts the bookshelves to keep them free of accumulated dust.
她定期除尘书架，以保持它们没有积累的灰尘。
Before guests arrive, it 's customary to dust the surfaces in the living room for a clean appearance.
在客人到来之前，习惯上要除尘客厅的表面以保持清洁的外观。
02
撒粉, 掸灰
to rub or sprinkle a fine, dry powder over a surface to obscure or soften the outlines of a shape, often to create a specific effect or reveal hidden details
Transitive: to dust sth
例子
The artist dusted the canvas with charcoal to create a shadowy effect.
艺术家用木炭撒在画布上以创造阴影效果。
She dusted the old photograph with fine powder to give it an antique look.
她用细粉撒在旧照片上，使其具有古董般的外观。
03
撒, 散布
to loosely distribute or scatter fine particles or substances over an area or surface
Transitive: to dust an area or surface
例子
The wind dusted the fields with sand from the nearby dunes.
风用附近沙丘的沙子撒在田野上。
She dusted the shelves with confetti for the party.
她为派对用五彩纸屑撒在架子上。
3.1
撒, 撒粉
to lightly coat something with a fine substance, often for seasoning or flavoring
Transitive: to dust food with powdered ingredients
例子
She dusts the cupcakes with cocoa powder to give them an elegant finish.
她撒上可可粉给杯子蛋糕，以赋予它们优雅的完成。
He dusted the dessert plates with powdered sugar for a decorative touch.
他在甜点盘上撒了糖粉作为装饰。
04
陷入麻烦, 自找麻烦
to be in trouble, especially due to one's own actions or mistakes
例子
He really dusted after missing the deadline for the project.
在错过项目截止日期后，他真的惹上麻烦了。
If you keep skipping class, you 're going to get dusted with a detention.
如果你继续逃课，你将会被留校察看。
Dust
01
灰尘, 尘土
the fine, dry particles of matter, such as dirt, earth, or pollen, that can be easily carried by the wind
例子
The old bookshelf was covered in a thick layer of dust.
旧书架上覆盖着一层厚厚的灰尘。
The wind picked up the dust from the dirt road, creating a small whirlwind.
风从土路上卷起了灰尘，形成了一股小旋风。
02
灰尘, 灰烬
the fine particles that remain after something has been destroyed, broken up, or has decayed
例子
The demolition crew reduced the old warehouse to dust.
拆迁队将旧仓库化为尘土。
The once-grand statue had turned to dust over centuries of decay.
曾经宏伟的雕像经过几个世纪的腐朽已经变成了灰尘。
03
灰尘, 尘埃颗粒
free microscopic particles of solid material
