grate
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/ɡreɪt/
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/ɡreɪt/
A metal structure that holds wood or coal for a fire.
The fire in the grate warmed the room.
壁炉里的火温暖了整个房间。
A metal cover over a drain to prevent things from falling in.
The water flowed through the grate into the drain.
水通过栅格流入下水道。
To rub food on a grater to make it into small pieces.
She grated the carrots for the salad.
她把胡萝卜磨成丝做沙拉。
To cause annoyance or irritation.
The constant noise from the street began to grate on her nerves.
街上不断的噪音开始让她感到烦躁。
To make a harsh, unpleasant sound when two hard surfaces rub together.
The metal chair grated against the floor as he moved it.
他移动椅子时,金属椅子在地板上发出刺耳的声音。