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dirt
/dɝt/
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1 · noun
the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
土；土地；土壤；泥土
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The soles of his athletic shoes were covered with red dirt from the sports ground.
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他的球鞋鞋底沾着操场上的红土。
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