grate
noun
verb
ɡreɪt
noun
1
the
metal
bars
and
frame
that
hold
the
wood,
coal
etc
in
a
FIREPLACE
〔壁炉的〕金属炉架
verb
2
to
rub
cheese,
vegetables
etc
against
a
rough
or
sharp
surface
in
order
to
break
them
into
small
pieces
磨碎，擦碎〔干酪、水果等〕
T
grated
cheese
磨碎的干酪
Peel
and
grate
the
potatoes.
把马铃薯削皮磨碎。
3
to
talk
in
a
low
rough
voice
[书面] 粗声粗气地说话;
T | written
‘Let
me
go,’
he
grated
harshly.
“放我走。”他粗声粗气地说，口气很凶。
4
to
annoy
someone
使人烦恼，使人难受
I
[+
on
]
Mr
Fen
had
a
loud
voice
that
grated
on
her
ears.
芬先生嗓门很大，直刺她的耳朵。
5
to
make
an
unpleasant
sound
by
rubbing,
or
to
make
something
do
this
（使）发出刺耳的摩擦声
I,T
The
stones
beneath
her
shoes
grated
harshly.
石子在她鞋底下吱嘎作响，声音很刺耳。