filth

filθ

六级雅思GRE Collins 1

n. any substance considered disgustingly foul or unpleasant
n. a state characterized by foul or disgusting dirt and refuse

n. 污秽, 不洁, 猥亵
[法] 污秽, 污物, 淫猥

Collins 星级

11,928

BNC 频率

15,292

使用频率

filth 没有明显的词根词缀，但其意思与“肮脏、污秽”相关，可以联想到“fil-”与“filament”（细丝）有联系，想象细丝上沾满了污垢。

例句

1. The kids played in the mud and made a terrible filth.

孩子们在泥土里玩，弄得一团糟。

2. It's important to keep your room clean and free of filth.

保持房间干净，无污垢是很重要的。

3. The old building was full of filth and needed a thorough cleaning.

这座旧建筑里满是污垢，需要彻底清洁。