dustbin
/ˈdʌstbɪn/
CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #1380 in the learning path
垃圾桶
Definitions
n. A large container for rubbish, usually kept outside.
垃圾桶
Example
Please put that rubbish in the dustbin outside.
请把那些垃圾放进外面的垃圾桶。
Providing a separate dustbin for food waste can help households reduce the amount of rubbish sent to landfill.
为厨余垃圾提供单独的垃圾桶，可以帮助家庭减少送往填埋场的垃圾量。
Collocations
- empty the dustbin
- dustbin lid
- put rubbish in the dustbin
Synonyms
- rubbish bin
- garbage can
- trash can
Usage tip
英式用词；美式常用garbage can或trash can。
FAQ
- What does dustbin mean?
- A large container for rubbish, usually kept outside.
- How is dustbin pronounced?
- UK /ˈdʌstbɪn/, US /ˈdʌstbɪn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
