灰
ash; dust; lime; gray; depressed
Meanings
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ash; powdery residue after burning
Refers specifically to the solid residue left after organic matter is burned.
There is still a bit of unburned charcoal left in the stove ash.
After putting out the big fire, the firefighters cleaned up the ash all over the ground.
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Farmers use plant ash to fertilize vegetables.
The stove ash on the kitchen stove needs to be cleaned every day.
After the firewood burned out, only a thin layer of ash remained.
noun
dust; powdery substance
Can refer to general fine particulate matter or specific powdery items.
There is a layer of dust on the table, quickly wipe it off with a rag.
After the sandstorm outside the window, the house was full of dust and mud.
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I used a feather duster to clean the dust off the bookshelf.
The flour spilled all over the floor, turning into a thick layer of powder.
When changing seasons, you should take the clothes out of the closet and dust them off.
noun
lime
formalRefers specifically to calcium lime used in construction and plastering.
The workers are plastering lime on the newly built wall.
The lime roof of this old house has been around for more than 50 years.
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The decorator is using lime paste to fill the gaps in the wall.
Old rural houses often use lime to plaster walls to prevent moisture.
The lime-plastered wall has turned a bit white after being exposed to wind and sun.
adjective
gray; grey
Describes colors between black and white, neutral in tone.
She wore a silver gray coat today.
The fur of this gray squirrel is very soft and warm.
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My newly bought hat is pure gray, it goes with everything.
The evening sky turned gray-blue.
This gray cat is lying on the windowsill sunbathing.
adjective
depressed; disappointed; disheartened
Used to describe a low-spirited, discouraged emotional state.
After failing the exam, he looked dejected and didn't even want to eat.
Continuous setbacks made him completely disheartened and lost faith in life.
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After his business failed, he was once so depressed that he didn't want to try again.
Facing multiple rejections, she didn't lose heart but worked harder instead.
During the pandemic, many people felt a bit dejected and listless.