duster

• 名词，有多个含义：卷起大量尘土或沙的强风；一种宽松的、长及脚踝的工作服或罩衣；用来掸灰的抹布；棒球中故意投近击球员的球。

A noun with multiple meanings: a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand; a loose coverall reaching down to the ankles; a piece of cloth used for dusting; or a pitch thrown deliberately close to the batter.

1. Dust stormB2informalamerican

   A windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand, often reducing visibility.

   沙尘暴

   • A sudden duster swept across the plains, covering everything in sand.
   • The farmers took shelter when the duster rolled in from the west.
   • Driving through a duster can be extremely dangerous.

   同义词dust stormsandstormsirocco

2. Long coatB2formal

   A loose coverall or coat, often reaching down to the ankles, originally worn to protect clothing from dust.

   防尘大衣

   • He wore a long duster over his suit while traveling in the old West.
   • The actress appeared on set in a stylish leather duster.
   • Dusters were popular in the 19th century for carriage rides.

   同义词dust coat

3. Cleaning clothA2formal

   A piece of cloth used for dusting furniture or surfaces.

   抹布

   • She grabbed a duster and cleaned the shelves.
   • Use a microfiber duster to avoid scratching the wood.
   • The maid replaced the old duster with a new one.

   同义词dustragrag

4. Baseball pitchC1informalamericansport

   A pitch thrown deliberately close to the batter, often to intimidate or move them away from the plate.

   近身球

   • The pitcher threw a duster that made the batter jump back.
   • He was warned after throwing a duster near the hitter's head.
   • The umpire issued a warning after the second duster of the game.

   同义词beanballchin music