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.
壁爐裡的火暖和了整個房間。
A metal cover over a drain to prevent things from falling in.
The water flowed through the grate into the drain.
水通過柵欄流入下水道。
To rub food on a grater to make it into small pieces.
She grated the carrots for the salad.
她把胡蘿蔔磨成絲做沙拉。
To cause annoyance or irritation.
The constant noise from the street began to grate on her nerves.
街上不斷的噪音開始讓她感到煩躁。
To make a harsh, unpleasant sound when two hard surfaces rub together.
The metal chair grated against the floor as he moved it.
他移動椅子時,金屬椅子在地板上發出刺耳的聲音。