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dirt

/durt/US // dɜrt //UK // (dɜːt) //

污垢,污物,泥土,尘土

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : any foul or filthy substance, as mud, grime, dust, or excrement.
    • : earth or soil, especially when loose.
    • : something or someone vile, mean, or worthless: After that last outburst of hers I thought she was dirt.
    • : moral filth; vileness; corruption.
    • : obscene or lewd language: to talk dirt.
    • : Informal. gossip, especially of a malicious, lurid, or scandalous nature: Tell me all the latest dirt.
    • : private or personal information which if made public would create a scandal or ruin the reputation of a person, company, etc.
    • : Mining. crude, broken ore or waste. the material from which gold is separated by washing.

Phrases

  • dirt cheap
  • dirty joke
  • dirty look, give a
  • dirty one's hands
  • dirty tricks
  • dirty work
  • dig up (dirt)
  • dish the dirt
  • eat crow (dirt)
  • hit the deck (dirt)
  • pay dirt
  • treat like dirt

Synonyms & Antonyms

Examples

  • Then finally, 125cc and above have manual clutches and four-to-six-speed transmissions, putting them the closest to full-size dirt bikes in terms of required techniques.

  • This scooter has a dedicated press button for easy folding, a mudguard to protect from any flying dirt, and rubber handles for a secure grip.

  • For your equipment, a quick scrub with soapy water removes any dirt or grime, and a spray of your rubbing alcohol spray will bust the remaining bacteria.

  • With every warning, I’d get on the dirt bike and check on the fire.

  • They confirmed the idea using synthetic urine and faux lunar dirt.

  • Turns out that wool regulates temperature, repels water, wicks away moisture, and resists stains and dirt.

  • They slapped and punched him, and when he fell, dragged him through the dirt.

  • In one case a detainee was dragged naked along the dirt floor.

  • And Madusa had spent time on motorcycles, dirt bikes and four wheelers, among other rides.

  • But how is it they never lose that hunger to turn over the next shovel of dirt?

  • He walked first to one side, and then the other, rooting in the dirt with his funny, rubbery nose.

  • Then a shower of dirt flew into their faces and both Jolly Robin and his wife tumbled over backward.

  • I pulled the saddle off my horse, slapped it down on the dirt floor, and went stalking up to the long cabin.

  • Thence were taken fifteen baskets of gravel and dirt, which has the color of coal, in order to assay it.

  • Nor can this dirt be worked without danger of caving in, as was the case in all the veins and works that were on that elevation.