to grind
01
磨碎, 碾碎
to crush something into small particles by rubbing or pressing it against a hard surface
Transitive: to grind a hard substance
例子
She had to grind the coffee beans before brewing her morning coffee.
她必须在煮早晨咖啡之前研磨咖啡豆。
The millstone was used to grind wheat into flour in the old-fashioned mill.
在老式磨坊中，磨石被用来磨小麦成面粉。
02
磨, 摩擦
to rub together and produce a grating or scraping sound
Intransitive
例子
The gears in the old clock began to grind as they turned, emitting a loud and irregular noise.
旧钟的齿轮开始转动时发出刺耳的声音，发出响亮而不规则的噪音。
The metal gears in the machine began to grind loudly as they turned.
机器中的金属齿轮开始转动时大声地研磨起来。
03
磨, 操作
to use physical force to rotate a handle or crank in order to activate a piece of machinery
Transitive: to grind a handle or crank
例子
She was grinding a millstone to ensure its smooth operation during the grain milling process.
她正在磨一块磨石，以确保在谷物研磨过程中其运行顺畅。
The engineer was grinding a milling machine to adjust its settings for precise machining operations.
工程师正在转动铣床以调整其设置，以便进行精确的机械加工操作。
04
磨, 跳舞
to dance with rhythmic and repetitive movements that are suggestive in nature
Intransitive
例子
At the club, couples were grinding to the beat of the music, lost in the rhythm and energy of the dance floor.
在俱乐部里，情侣们随着音乐的节奏磨蹭，沉浸在舞池的节奏和能量中。
The dancers moved in sync, grinding against each other with intense passion and sensuality.
舞者们同步移动，以强烈的激情和性感相互摩擦。
05
努力, 苦干
to make persistent and intense effort towards a goal
Intransitive: to grind an effort
例子
Despite the challenges, she continued to grind through her medical studies.
尽管面临挑战，她仍继续努力完成她的医学研究。
She grinds through her piano practice every day, honing her skills in pursuit of musical excellence.
她每天刻苦练习钢琴，磨练自己的技能，追求音乐上的卓越。
06
磨, 研磨
to wear down or shape something through repetitive friction or abrasion
Transitive: to grind sth
例子
The metalworker meticulously ground the metal rod to achieve a smooth and precise finish.
金属工人 meticulously 磨金属棒，以达到光滑和精确的完成。
The glassblower used a grinding wheel to grind the edges of the glass vase.
玻璃吹制工使用磨轮来磨玻璃花瓶的边缘。
07
苦读, 啃书
to study intensively in preparation for an exam
Intransitive
例子
The library was packed with students grinding for their midterms.
图书馆里挤满了为期中考试拼命学习的学生。
She has ground for weeks to master the material.
她为了掌握材料已经刻苦学习了几个星期。
08
磨碎, 压迫
to oppress or weaken someone or something, often through harsh or repetitive action
例子
The harsh conditions of the factory grind the workers' spirits.
工厂的严酷条件磨灭了工人的精神。
The government ’s policies have ground the population into poverty.
政府的政策将人口碾磨入贫困。
09
磨, 激进地冲浪
to surfing aggressively, often with a focus on sharp, quick maneuvers or maintaining speed on the wave
Informal
Specialized例子
He loves to grind the waves, always pushing himself to go faster.
他喜欢研磨海浪，总是推动自己走得更快。
The surfer grinded down the face of the wave, showing off his skills.
冲浪者在波浪的表面上磨滑，展示了他的技巧。
Grind
01
the process of reducing a substance to powder or small particles by crushing or rubbing
例子
The grind of the coffee beans released a rich aroma.
Flour is obtained through the grind of wheat kernels.
02
a monotonous or repetitive routine, especially involving labor
Slang例子
He complained about the daily grind at the office.
The factory workers were exhausted by the endless grind.
03
the degree of fineness of particles after grinding
例子
Espresso requires a fine grind of coffee.
The grind of the sugar affects how it dissolves.
04
a student considered overly studious, often regarded as tedious or socially awkward
例子
He was labeled a grind for studying late into the night.
Teachers praised the grind for diligence, despite teasing from peers.
