grating

US /ˈɡreɪ.t̬ɪŋ/
UK /ˈɡreɪ.t̬ɪŋ/
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格柵, 鐵柵

a framework of parallel or crossed bars, typically found over a drain or covering a window or opening.

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The old iron grating covered the storm drain.
舊鐵格柵蓋住了雨水排水口。
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He peered through the narrow grating into the cellar.
他透過狹窄的格柵往地窖裡看。
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刺耳的, 磨人的

sounding harsh and unpleasant; irritating.

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The constant squeaking of the old door was quite grating.
舊門持續不斷的吱吱聲非常刺耳。
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His high-pitched voice had a grating quality.
他那尖銳的聲音有一種刺耳的特質。
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harshraspingjarringdissonantabrasive
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