| 单词 | grate |
| 释义 | Word Frequency grate 1(ɡreɪt) verb 1. (transitive) to reduce to small shreds by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface to grate carrots 2. to scrape (an object) against something or (objects) together, producing a harsh rasping sound, or (of objects) to scrape with such a sound 3. (intr; foll by on or upon) to annoy noun 4. a harsh rasping sound Word origin C15: from Old French grater to scrape, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German krazzōnWord Frequency grate 2(ɡreɪt) noun 1. a framework of metal bars for holding fuel in a fireplace, stove, or furnace 2. a less common word for fireplace 3. another name for grating2 (sense 1) 4. mining a perforated metal screen for grading crushed ore verb 5. (transitive) to provide with a grate or grates Word origin C14: from Old French grate, from Latin crātis hurdle |
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