grime
noun/ɡraɪm/
/ɡraɪm/
[uncountable]- dirt that forms a layer on the surface of something
一层污垢；尘垢；积垢 - a face covered with grime and sweat
满是污垢和汗水的脸 - Keep plants healthy by regularly removing any dust and grime from their leaves.
定期清除叶子上的灰尘和污垢，保持植物健康。
Extra Examples- Over the years, the painting has become covered in a thick layer of grime
过了这么多年，画上覆有一层厚厚的灰尘。 - The window sills were covered in dust and grime.
窗台上积满了灰尘和污垢。 - Use a soft bristle brush to loosen the grime.
使用软毛刷清除污垢。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverb + grime- be covered in
- be covered with
- wash away
- …
- a layer of grime
- dirt and grime
- a face covered with grime and sweat
- a type of electronic dance music that developed from drum and bass, UK garage and other styles
车库说唱（由鼓打贝司、英式车库等音乐风格发展而来的一种电子舞曲音乐）
Word OriginMiddle English: from Middle Low German and Middle Dutch.