dirt
/dɜːt/ · /dɝːt/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2540 in the learning path
污垢；灰尘
Definitions
n. Unwanted material that makes something unclean
污垢；灰尘
n. Loose earth, especially on the ground
泥土
Example
Please wipe the dirt off your shoes before entering.
进来之前，请把鞋上的泥污擦掉。
Regular handwashing removes dirt and reduces the spread of infections in schools and other shared spaces.
经常洗手可以去除污垢，减少学校及其他公共场所的感染传播。
Collocations
- remove dirt
- covered in dirt
- dirt road
Word family
- dirty (adj.)
Synonyms
- grime
- soil
Usage tip
通常不可数；表示“泥土”时多见于美式英语。
FAQ
- What does dirt mean?
- Unwanted material that makes something unclean Loose earth, especially on the ground
- How is dirt pronounced?
- UK /dɜːt/, US /dɝːt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
