brush someone/something off

Related to word: brush

Phrasal Verb

Definition

  1. C1

    to clear dust or dirt off a person or object utilizing one's hands or a brush

    刷掉,撣去(灰塵、污垢等)

    • He brushed off the dust from the canvas using a brush.

      他用刷子把帆布上的灰塵刷掉了。

    • Please brush off the dirt from your shoes before entering the living room.

      請在進入客廳前把鞋子上的灰塵刷掉。

    • I saw her brushing off the crumbs from the table.

      我看到她把桌子上的碎屑刷掉了。