grind

US /ɡraɪnd/
UK /ɡraɪnd/
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1.

研磨, 磨碎

reduce (something) to small particles or powder by crushing it

:
She used a mortar and pestle to grind the spices.
她用研缽和研杵研磨香料。
The machine can grind coffee beans into a fine powder.
這台機器能把咖啡豆磨成細粉。
2.

摩擦, 磨擦

rub (something) together or against something else with a harsh, grating sound

:
The gears began to grind loudly.
齒輪開始發出刺耳的摩擦聲
He heard the sound of teeth grinding.
他聽到了牙齒磨擦的聲音。
3.

苦幹, 刻苦學習

perform a repetitive or tedious task

:
He had to grind through hours of paperwork.
他不得不苦幹數小時的文書工作。
Students often have to grind before exams.
學生們在考試前常常需要刻苦學習
1.

苦差事, 磨礪

a repetitive or tedious task or period of work

:
The daily grind of commuting was exhausting.
每天通勤的苦差事令人筋疲力盡。
He was tired of the constant grind of his job.
他厭倦了工作中的持續苦差事
2.

研磨聲, 摩擦聲

the action or sound of grinding

:
We heard the grind of the coffee machine.
我們聽到了咖啡機的研磨聲
The car made a terrible grind as it tried to start.
汽車啟動時發出了可怕的磨擦聲