Definition of the word dirt

Pronunciation of vocabulary dirt

dirtnoun

đồ bẩn thỉu, đồ dơ bẩn, vật rác rưởi

/dəːt/

Definition of the word <b>dirt</b>

Origin of the word dirt

The word "dirt" has a fascinating history. The term "dirt" originated from the Old English word "dyrte," which referred to earth or ground. This word is believed to have derived from the Proto-Germanic word "*durtiz," which is also the source of the Modern English word "dry." Over time, the meaning of "dirt" expanded to include not only earth or soil but also impurities or contaminants that are found in or on the ground. In the 14th century, "dirt" began to take on a more negative connotation, referring to uncleanness or filth. This sense of the word is still used today, as in phrases like "get dirty" or "dirty laundry." Despite its evolution, the core meaning of "dirt" remains connected to the earth and the natural environment, making it a word that is both humble and profound.

Vocabulary summary dirt

typetransitive verb

meaningdirk

typenoun

meaningdirty things, dirty things, dirty things

meaningmud; hate

examplehands igrained with dirt

meaningland

Example of vocabulary dirtnamespace

meaning

any substance that makes something dirty, for example dust, soil or mud

bất kỳ chất nào làm bẩn thứ gì đó, ví dụ như bụi, đất hoặc bùn

  • His clothes were covered in dirt.

    Quần áo của anh ta dính đầy bụi bẩn.

  • First remove any grease or dirt from the surface.

    Đầu tiên, loại bỏ dầu mỡ hoặc bụi bẩn trên bề mặt.

  • The problem with white is that it soon shows the dirt.

    Vấn đề với màu trắng là nó sớm lộ ra vết bẩn.

Extra examples:
  • Clean your face with soap to remove accumulated dirt and oil.

    Làm sạch khuôn mặt của bạn bằng xà phòng để loại bỏ bụi bẩn và dầu tích tụ.

  • Dirt had accumulated in the corners of the windows.

    Bụi bẩn đã tích tụ ở các góc cửa sổ.

  • He had streaks of dirt all over his face.

    Trên mặt anh ta đầy những vết bẩn.

  • He rubbed the dirt from his face.

    Anh lau bụi bẩn trên mặt.

  • He swept the dirt out onto the porch.

    Anh quét đất ra hiên nhà.

meaning

loose earth or soil

đất rời hoặc đất

  • He picked up a handful of dirt and threw it at them.

    Anh ta nhặt một nắm đất và ném vào họ.

  • Pack the dirt firmly round the plants.

    Nén chặt bụi bẩn xung quanh cây.

  • They lived in a shack with a dirt floor.

    Họ sống trong một căn lều có sàn đất.

  • I slammed the shovel into the dirt and started to dig.

    Tôi đập mạnh xẻng xuống đất và bắt đầu đào.

Extra examples:
  • He grew up on a dirt farm in upstate New York.

    Anh lớn lên ở một trang trại bẩn thỉu ở ngoại ô New York.

  • He landed hard on the packed dirt.

    Anh ta đáp mạnh xuống nền đất chật cứng.

  • He picked himself up off the cold dirt.

    Anh đứng dậy khỏi nền đất lạnh lẽo.

  • Her fingernails raked the soft dirt beneath her.

    Móng tay cô cào lên lớp đất mềm bên dưới.

  • Rose picked the ball up off the infield dirt.

    Rose nhặt bóng từ dưới đất trong sân.

meaning

unpleasant or harmful information about somebody that could be used to damage their reputation, career, etc.

thông tin khó chịu hoặc có hại về ai đó có thể được sử dụng để làm tổn hại đến danh tiếng, sự nghiệp của họ, v.v.

  • Do you have any dirt on the new guy?

    Bạn có bất cứ điều gì bẩn thỉu về anh chàng mới?

meaning

solid waste matter from the body

chất thải rắn từ cơ thể

  • dog dirt

    con chó bẩn

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary dirt

Idioms of vocabulary dirt

dig the dirt | dig up dirt (on somebody)
to discover and reveal information about somebody that could damage them
  • They hired private investigators to dig up dirt on their political opponents.
  • She has come to dig the dirt on her old rival.
    • dish the dirt (on somebody)
    (informal)to tell people unkind or unpleasant things about somebody, especially about their private life
  • She loves to dish the dirt on her sisters.
    • drag somebody through the mud/dirt | drag somebody's name through the mud/dirt
    (informal)to criticize or say bad things about somebody in public, in a way that is unfair
  • The paper has dragged his name through the mud.
  • They feel their agency has been dragged through the mud by the press.
  • Football's good name is being dragged through the dirt.
    • eat dirt
    (informal)to accept bad treatment and being made to feel small or stupid
  • Her mother ate dirt in poorly-paid jobs just so the family could stay in the country.
    • treat somebody like dirt
    (informal)to treat somebody with no respect at all
  • They treat their workers like dirt.

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