英语词组dust off是什么意思，短语翻译、用法及例句-英语词组固定搭配大全

Idiom

dust offdust (something) off

to make something usable after it has not been used for a long time.

It's a good time to dust off your resume and see if you can get some work.Byrne dusted off some of the band's classics in Tuesday's concert.

Phr V

dust off

dusts, dusting, dusted

dust down sth/sb or dust sth/sb down

British & Australian

dust off sth/sb or dust sth/sb off

British, American & Australian to remove dust or dirt from something

He stood up, dusted his trousers off and shook his jacket.

sometimes reflexive

She dusted herself down and went on with her work.

dust down sth or dust sth down

British & Australian

dust off sth or dust sth off

British, American & Australian to use something from the past {e.g. idea, law, phrase}, especially something that has already been used too much

Every time a great actor dies, critics dust off the same tired old clichés.

to prepare something in order to be able to use it again after not using it for a long time

They brought out the old ambulances, dusted them down and put them back into service.

dust yourself down/off

(always reflexive) to recover from a serious problem or a bad experience

You always have setbacks in life but you've just got to pick yourself up and dust yourself down.

dust off

1. To remove dust and dirt from someone or something by patting or wiping. A noun or pronoun can be used between "dust" and "off." After sliding into third base, I got up and dusted myself off. Here, take this rag and dust off the TV stand before Grandma gets here.

2. To ready something (often by retrieving it from storage) so that it can be used again. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "dust" and "off." Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, it's time to dust off the Christmas decorations!

3. slang In baseball, to throw a pitch at or very close to the body of the batter. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "dust" and "off." Don't be afraid to dust off the batter a bit if he's crowding the plate.

4. To ready oneself for something that one used to do, often after something unpleasant has happened. In this usage, a reflexive pronoun is used between "dust" and "off." I know you struggled last season, but it's time to dust yourself off and start fresh this season.

5. To punch or beat someone. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "dust" and "off." I ran to get a teacher when I heard the school bully threaten to dust off another kid in our class.

6. To kill or defeat someone. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "dust" and "off." No one expected the highest-seeded team to be dusted off so early in the playoffs.

dust someone off

Sl. to punch or beat someone. We dusted them off one by one. We had to dust off all those big guys. dust someone or something off to wipe or brush the dust off someone or something. Dust this vase off and put it on the shelf. Please dust off this vase.

dust off

1. Restore to use. For example, I've dusted off last year's menu for the party. This usage alludes to cleaning and thereby renewing some object. [Mid-1900s]

2. Pitch a baseball dangerously close to the batter's head, as in I'm sure he dusted him off on purpose. [Slang; 1920s]

3. Finish off, kill; also, easily defeat. For example, They vowed to dust off the old man, or We'll dust off this team in no time. [Slang; c. 1940]

4. Thrash, beat up, as in If he didn't hand over his wallet, they threatened to dust him off. [Slang; 1920s]

dust off

1. To remove dust from something or someone by brushing or wiping: I dusted off the old trunk in the attic. We picked up the antiques and dusted them off.

2. To restore something to use: The mechanic dusted off that old engine and sold it. I dusted off last year's winter coat and put it on.

dust someone off

tv. to give someone a good pounding or beating. Bob dusted off Larry; then he started for Tom.

词组	dust off
释义	Idiom dust offdust (something) off to make something usable after it has not been used for a long time. It's a good time to dust off your resume and see if you can get some work.Byrne dusted off some of the band's classics in Tuesday's concert. Phr V dust off dusts, dusting, dusted dust down sth/sb or dust sth/sb down British & Australian dust off sth/sb or dust sth/sb off British, American & Australian to remove dust or dirt from something He stood up, dusted his trousers off and shook his jacket. sometimes reflexive She dusted herself down and went on with her work. dust down sth or dust sth down British & Australian dust off sth or dust sth off British, American & Australian to use something from the past {e.g. idea, law, phrase}, especially something that has already been used too much Every time a great actor dies, critics dust off the same tired old clichés. to prepare something in order to be able to use it again after not using it for a long time They brought out the old ambulances, dusted them down and put them back into service. dust yourself down/off (always reflexive) to recover from a serious problem or a bad experience You always have setbacks in life but you've just got to pick yourself up and dust yourself down. dust off verb 1 to kill US, 1940. 2 to evacuate (the wounded) US, 1971. 3 in hot rodding and drag racing, to defeat in a race US, 1965 phrasedust off1. dust down/off sth • *dust sth* down/off** to remove dirt or dust from something, using your hands or a cloth or brush: He got up off the ground and dusted down his trousers. Alan pulled a wooden elephant out of the box, and dusted it off.dust yourself down/off Anabelle picked herself up and dusted herself off. She was bruised, but not seriously hurt.2. dust down/off sth • *dust sth* down/off** to get something ready to be used after not using it for a long time: Investors are at last dusting down their cheque books as the economy recovers. It's 70s night at Club Fantastic, so dust off your platform shoes and come on down and boogie.■ SIMILAR TO: dig out dust off 1. To remove dust and dirt from someone or something by patting or wiping. A noun or pronoun can be used between "dust" and "off." After sliding into third base, I got up and dusted myself off. Here, take this rag and dust off the TV stand before Grandma gets here. 2. To ready something (often by retrieving it from storage) so that it can be used again. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "dust" and "off." Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, it's time to dust off the Christmas decorations! 3. slang In baseball, to throw a pitch at or very close to the body of the batter. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "dust" and "off." Don't be afraid to dust off the batter a bit if he's crowding the plate. 4. To ready oneself for something that one used to do, often after something unpleasant has happened. In this usage, a reflexive pronoun is used between "dust" and "off." I know you struggled last season, but it's time to dust yourself off and start fresh this season. 5. To punch or beat someone. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "dust" and "off." I ran to get a teacher when I heard the school bully threaten to dust off another kid in our class. 6. To kill or defeat someone. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "dust" and "off." No one expected the highest-seeded team to be dusted off so early in the playoffs. dust someone off Sl. to punch or beat someone. We dusted them off one by one. We had to dust off all those big guys. dust someone or something off to wipe or brush the dust off someone or something. Dust this vase off and put it on the shelf. Please dust off this vase. dust off 1. Restore to use. For example, I've dusted off last year's menu for the party. This usage alludes to cleaning and thereby renewing some object. [Mid-1900s] 2. Pitch a baseball dangerously close to the batter's head, as in I'm sure he dusted him off on purpose. [Slang; 1920s] 3. Finish off, kill; also, easily defeat. For example, They vowed to dust off the old man, or We'll dust off this team in no time. [Slang; c. 1940] 4. Thrash, beat up, as in If he didn't hand over his wallet, they threatened to dust him off. [Slang; 1920s] dust off v. 1. To remove dust from something or someone by brushing or wiping: I dusted off the old trunk in the attic. We picked up the antiques and dusted them off. 2. To restore something to use: The mechanic dusted off that old engine and sold it. I dusted off last year's winter coat and put it on. dust someone off tv. to give someone a good pounding or beating. Bob dusted off Larry; then he started for Tom.
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