1. to make something not clean
弄髒，使變髒
The kids dirtied their new clothes while playing in the mud.
孩子們在泥巴裡玩耍，把新衣服都弄髒了。
Please don't dirty the clean floor with your muddy shoes.
請不要用你沾滿泥巴的鞋子把乾淨的地板弄髒。
Dirty Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
dirty
verb
快速理解
What does "Dirty" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Dirty"?
作為動詞，dirty 主要指弄髒某物，或用不道德的手段損害他人名譽。
- 1
弄髒
EN: to make something dirty or soiled.
翻譯: 使某物變髒或沾上污漬。
- 2
玷污名譽
EN: to damage someone's reputation, often through unfair or malicious actions.
翻譯: 通常透過不公正或惡意的行為來損害某人的名譽。
- 3
弄髒自己
EN: to get oneself dirty.
翻譯: 把自己弄髒。
小提醒：注意 dirty 作動詞時，其過去式和過去分詞是 dirtied，不是 dirtyed。
發音（How to Pronounce "Dirty" in English）
How to pronounce "Dirty" in English?"Dirty" US vs UK pronunciation
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Dirty"?How does "Dirty" change by context?
2. to damage someone's reputation or honor
玷污，敗壞（名譽）
The scandal dirtied the politician's public image.
這樁醜聞玷污了那位政治人物的公眾形象。
He tried to dirty his opponent's name with false accusations.
他試圖用虛假的指控來敗壞對手的名聲。
3. to make something impure or contaminated
污染，使不純
The factory's waste is dirtying the river.
工廠的廢棄物正在污染那條河流。
Adding too many additives dirties the original flavor of the food.
添加過多添加劑會污染食物的原味。
4. to play unfairly or break the rules in a game or competition
（在比賽或競爭中）耍骯髒手段，違規
The player was accused of dirtying the game by tripping his opponent.
那名球員被指控用絆倒對手的方式在比賽中耍骯髒手段。
Some teams dirty their play when they are desperate to win.
有些球隊在急於求勝時會使用違規的骯髒打法。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Dirty"?How to make natural sentences with "Dirty"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| dirty + noun | 弄髒某物 | He dirtied his new white shoes in the mud. (他在泥巴裡弄髒了他的新白鞋。) |
| get + noun + dirty | 把某物弄髒 | Be careful not to get your clothes dirty. (小心別把你的衣服弄髒。) |
| dirty + one's + hands | 玷汙自己的名聲；做不光彩的事 | He refused to dirty his hands with their illegal scheme. (他拒絕參與他們非法的勾當，以免玷汙自己的名聲。) |
| dirty + up + noun | 把某物弄髒 | The kids managed to dirty up the entire living room. (孩子們成功地把整個客廳都弄髒了。) |
用法說明
How is "Dirty" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Dirty"?
dirty something vs get something dirty
- dirty something 強調主語主動、有意地弄髒某物，動作的發出者是主語。
- get something dirty 則強調某物變髒的狀態或結果，可能是意外或間接造成的，主語不一定是故意的。
- 在祈使句或命令中，dirty 較為直接且少用；get ... dirty 則更常見，用於警告或提醒。 EN: The children dirtied their new clothes while painting. 翻譯: 孩子們畫畫時，把他們的新衣服弄髒了。
EN:Be careful not to get your new clothes dirty.
翻譯:小心別把你的新衣服弄髒了。
EN:He deliberately dirtied the reputation of his rival.
翻譯:他故意玷污了對手的名譽。
EN:I don't want to get my hands dirty with this unethical deal.
翻譯:我不想因為這筆不道德的交易而弄髒自己的手（名聲受損）。
總結建議
表達主動、有意的「弄髒」行為用 dirty + 受詞，而強調避免或意外導致「變髒」的狀態則用 get + 受詞 + dirty。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Dirty" and similar words?How to choose "Dirty" vs alternatives?
dirty vs soil
「dirty」強調使某物變髒、不潔的結果，是較口語、廣泛的用法；「soil」則較正式，常指因污垢、灰塵或污漬而弄髒，尤指織物或表面。
dirty vs stain
「dirty」指整體變髒；「stain」則指留下特定、難以清除的污漬或色斑。
dirty vs pollute
「dirty」多用於日常物品變髒；「pollute」則指對環境（空氣、水、土地）造成有害的污染。
口語用法
How is "Dirty" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Dirty"?
引述
在轉述他人話語或想法時，用來表示對方使用了粗俗或冒犯性的字眼。 EN: He was so angry he just said, "Dirty this, dirty that," and stormed out. 翻譯: 他氣到直接說「這個髒，那個也髒」，然後就衝出去了。
EN:She didn't want to repeat exactly what he called her, but she said he used a lot of "dirty" words.
翻譯:她不想重複他具體怎麼罵她，但她說他用了一大堆「髒」字。
語氣強調
用於加強語氣，強調某事物極度不潔、不道德或令人厭惡的程度。 EN: That's not just messy, that's dirty dirty. You need gloves to touch it. 翻譯: 那不光是亂，那是髒到不行。你得戴手套才敢碰。
EN:After the mud fight, the kids weren't just dirty; they were dirty dirty.
翻譯:打完泥巴仗後，那些孩子不只是髒；他們是髒透了。
停頓填充
在猶豫或思考時，作為一個填充詞，通常帶有負面或懷疑的意味。 EN: Well... dirty... I don't know if that's the right word, but it felt underhanded. 翻譯: 嗯…髒…我不確定這詞對不對，但感覺手段不光明。
EN:His tactics were just... dirty... you know? Not really fair play.
翻譯:他的策略就是…有點髒…你懂嗎？不太算公平競爭。
正式寫作注意：上述口語用法，特別是「停頓填充」和重複以表強調（如 "dirty dirty"）的結構，屬於非常隨性的對話風格。在正式報告、學術論文或商業文件中，應避免使用，改以更精確、標準的詞彙（如 "filthy", "unethical", "unsanitary"）來描述。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Dirty"?What fixed phrases with "Dirty" should I remember?
dirty one's hands
dirty [possessive] hands
弄髒自己的手；參與不道德或非法的事情
dirty up
dirty up [something]
把...弄髒
dirty the sheets
dirty the sheets
弄髒床單（尤指尿床）
dirty a diaper
dirty a diaper
弄髒尿布（指嬰兒排便）
dirty one's reputation
dirty [possessive] reputation
玷污某人的名聲
dirty the environment
dirty the environment
污染環境
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Dirty"?Which "Dirty" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He dirtied his hands with the mud.
✓He got his hands dirty with the mud.
While 'dirty' can be a verb, it's less common and can sound unnatural or childish in many contexts. Native speakers often prefer phrasal verbs like 'get dirty' or 'make dirty' for describing the process of becoming soiled.
×Please don't dirty the new sofa.
✓Please don't get the new sofa dirty.
Using 'dirty' as a transitive verb in requests or commands can sound blunt or accusatory. Using 'get (something) dirty' is more common and natural in everyday speech.
×The scandal has dirtied the company's reputation for years.
✓The scandal has tarnished/sullied the company's reputation for years.
When talking about abstract concepts like reputation, honor, or image, verbs like 'tarnish', 'sully', or 'damage' are more idiomatic than 'dirty'. 'Dirty' as a verb is typically used for physical soiling.
×She dirtied the water by throwing trash.
✓She polluted the water by throwing trash.
For environmental contamination on a larger scale, 'pollute' is the standard verb. 'Dirty' is more for making a specific object or surface unclean. 'Make dirty' is also a more natural alternative than the verb 'to dirty'.
×His lies dirtied their friendship.
✓His lies soured their friendship.
For relationships or situations becoming bad or unpleasant, verbs like 'sour', 'damage', 'ruin', or 'poison' are more natural. 'Dirty' is not typically used in this metaphorical sense.
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Dirty"?What are tense/participle forms of "Dirty"?
dirties(3rd_singular)dirtying(present_participle)dirtied(past)dirtied(past_participle)