gnash

🇺🇸 /næʃ/ 🇬🇧 /næʃ/
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标签 RARE
verb
R

To clench and grind one's teeth, often because of strong emotion.

He gnashed his teeth in frustration when his car wouldn't start.

他因为汽车发动不起来而感到沮丧,咬牙切齿。

R

To create a harsh, grinding noise, like something rubbing against something else.

The rusty gate gnashed as it scraped against the fence.

生锈的大门在与栅栏摩擦时发出刺耳的声音。

translation

v. 咬牙切齿, 发出刺耳的摩擦声

词形变化

3rd Present gnashes
Past gnashed
Perfect gnashed
Progressive gnashing