grate
n
(metal frame for holding coal, etc in a) fireplace 壁炉; 炉条; 炉箅子.
grate v
1 [esp passive 尤用於被动语态
Tn, Tn.pr]
~ sth (into sth) rub sth into small pieces, usu against a rough surface; rub small bits off sth 磨碎某物; 擦碎; 从某物上磨下碎屑
Grate the carrot finely/into small pieces. 把胡萝卜擦成细丝[末].
grated cheese, carrot, etc 磨碎的乾酪、 胡萝卜等
Grate the nutmeg into the mixture/over the pudding. 把肉 蔻磨碎放入混合料中[撒在布丁上].
2
(a) [I] make a harsh noise by rubbing (因磨擦)发出噪音
The hinges grated as the gate swung back. 大门自动关上时, 合叶发出吱嘎的响声.
(b) [I, Ipr] ~ (on sb/sth) (fig 比喻) have an irritating effect (on a person or his nerves) (对人或神经)起刺激作用
His voice grates (on my ears). 他的嗓音刺(我的)耳(朵).
His bad manners grate on my nerves. 他没有礼貌让我心烦.
It's her ingratitude that grates on me. 是她忘恩负义把我惹火了.
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