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grind

UK/graind/US
IELTSTOEFLGREC2

Definitions

v.

To crush or reduce to powder by friction; to sharpen or shape by rubbing against a hard surface

磨碎,碾碎;磨光,磨快

n.

The act of grinding; the fineness of ground particles; tedious, hard work

研磨;磨碎的程度;苦差事

Root Breakdown

Native English
grindother
=grind

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The mill would grind grain into flour for the entire village.

  • 2.

    Sharpening stones grind down the dull blade to restore its edge.

  • 3.

    The daily grind of commuting exhausted her more than her actual work.

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