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to grate
01
刨, 磨碎
to cut food into small pieces or shreds using a tool with sharp holes
Transitive: to grate food ingredients
Example
Grate the cheese for the pizza using a cheese grater.
She grated carrots to add to the salad for extra crunch.
When baking, grate nutmeg to sprinkle over the dough.
02
发出刺耳的声音, 刮擦声
to produce a harsh, irritating sound by rubbing or scraping
Intransitive
Example
The door hinges grated as he opened it slowly.
The car ’s brakes grated when it came to a sudden stop.
The metal chair grated on the floor as she moved it.
03
刮擦, 磨損
to scratch or rub repeatedly against a surface, often causing irritation or annoyance
Intransitive: to grate against sth
Example
The rough fabric is grating against his skin, causing irritation.
The rough fabric grated against her skin, making her uncomfortable.
The sandpaper grated against the wood, leaving a smooth finish.
04
使烦恼, 使厌烦
to cause discomfort, annoyance, or irritation in someone
Intransitive: to grate on sb/sth
Example
His constant jokes began to grate on her patience.
The sound of the alarm clock grates on me every morning.
The constant noise from the construction site grates on the neighbors.
05
加装铁栅栏, 装上铁栏杆
to provide or equip something with a a frame of iron bars, typically for protection
Transitive: to grate sth
Example
They grated the fireplace to keep the logs from rolling out.
The window was grated to prevent burglaries in the area.
They grated the ventilation system to improve airflow.
Grate
01
格栅, 筛网
a metal framework of bars or wires used to cover or partition openings or enclosures, such as a fireplace, drain, vent, or window
Example
The fireplace grate held burning logs securely.
He cleaned the metal grate covering the drain.
A rusted grate blocked the entrance to the old tunnel.
02
格栅, 栅栏
a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
03
刺耳声, 磨擦声
a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something
