to grate
01
磨碎, 擦碎
to cut food into small pieces or shreds using a tool with sharp holes
Transitive: to grate food ingredients
例子
She grated carrots to add to the salad for extra crunch.
她磨碎了胡萝卜加到沙拉里以增加脆感。
02
发出刺耳的声音, 摩擦发出刺耳声
to produce a harsh, irritating sound by rubbing or scraping
Intransitive
例子
The car ’s brakes grated when it came to a sudden stop.
汽车突然停下时，刹车发出刺耳的声音。
03
刮, 摩擦
to scratch or rub repeatedly against a surface, often causing irritation or annoyance
Intransitive: to grate against sth
例子
The rough fabric grated against her skin, making her uncomfortable.
粗糙的织物摩擦着她的皮肤，让她感到不舒服。
04
惹恼, 使烦躁
to cause discomfort, annoyance, or irritation in someone
Intransitive: to grate on sb/sth
例子
The sound of the alarm clock grates on me every morning.
闹钟的声音每天早上都让我烦躁。
05
安装铁栅栏, 用铁条装备
to provide or equip something with a a frame of iron bars, typically for protection
Transitive: to grate sth
例子
The window was grated to prevent burglaries in the area.
窗户被装上铁栅栏以防止该地区的盗窃。
Grate
01
炉栅, 格栅
a metal framework of bars or wires used to cover or partition openings or enclosures, such as a fireplace, drain, vent, or window
例子
He cleaned the metal grate covering the drain.
他清理了覆盖排水沟的金属格栅。
02
a barrier of parallel or crossed bars that blocks a passage while allowing air or light to pass
例子
Air passed freely through the grate above the vent.
03
a harsh, rasping, or grinding sound produced by scraping or friction
例子
The old hinge gave a loud grate when opened.
词汇树
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