smoke and dust; flames of war
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smoke and dust; soot
Refers to particles suspended in the air from combustion, industrial processes, or pollution. Often appears in the collocation '烟尘滚滚' (billowing smoke and dust).
Smoke and dust billowed across the battlefield.
The factory chimney emitted large amounts of smoke and dust.
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The air was filled with smoke and dust, and visibility was very low.
noun
flames of war; beacon fires and battlefield dust
literaryLiterary term referring to warfare, derived from beacon fires (烽烟) and the dust of battlefields. Often used in historical, poetic, or formal contexts to describe widespread conflict.
Staying far from the flames of war, living and working in peace.
With warfare breaking out everywhere, the world fell into great chaos.
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This was once an ancient battlefield filled with the dust of war.