brushing

Mother was in the garage, brushing the dirt aside.

母亲正在车库里扫除灰尘。

The mayor hurried into his office, brushing off the reporters.

市长赶快走进办公室, 拒不接见记者。

I could hear the director brushing Jim down for being late again.

我听到主任正训斥吉姆再次迟到。

He's brushing the chair clean.

他正把椅子刷洗干净。

Brushes on mowers will do an acceptable job but are not as thorough as a heavier brushing or brooming.

剪草机上的刷草设备就可以起到作，但不如深刷或疏草来的彻底。