smudging
noun [ U ] uk/ˈsmʌdʒ.ɪŋ/ us/ˈsmʌdʒ.ɪŋ/
(BECOMING DIRTY)
（墨迹、画作等）被弄脏，被弄模糊
(of ink, paint, etc.) the act or process of becoming dirty or not clear because someone or something has touched it
It is always preferable to work from top to bottom to avoid unwanted smudging. 最好是从上到下进行，避免不小心弄花了。
There is absolutely no smudging or smearing, and no leftover mascara after removal. 绝对不会弄花或者弄脏，去除后也不会有残留的睫毛膏。
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- A coat of hairspray will stop any fading or smudging on your children's drawings and artwork.
- I leave the softer pencils until the whole drawing is practically finished, to prevent unintentional smudging.
- A liquid preparation is sprayed over charcoal drawings, chalks, or pastels to prevent smudging.
(CEREMONY)
烟熏仪式（用以净化空间）
a ceremony that uses smoke from burning herbs to make a space pure
The burning of sage, or smudging, takes place in large ceremonies. 鼠尾草燃烧仪式，或曰烟熏仪式，是在大型仪式中举办的。
The Centre has a fire pit where visiting tribes can perform smudging ceremonies. 该中心提供火塘，可让来访的部落举行烟熏仪式。
See: smudge
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- It is widely known as the best sage for smudging, and has an amazing aroma which we all love.
- Most ceremonies I am aware of require years of devotion, praying, smudging, and fasting.
- Ceremonies involve the use of sacred herbs such as sage, sweet grass, and cedar in a smudging bowl.