grate
n
(metal frame for holding coal, etc in a) fireplace 壁爐; 爐條; 爐箅子.
grate v
1 [esp passive 尤用於被動語態
Tn, Tn.pr]
~ sth (into sth) rub sth into small pieces, usu against a rough surface; rub small bits off sth 磨碎某物; 擦碎; 從某物上磨下碎屑
Grate the carrot finely/into small pieces. 把胡蘿卜擦成細絲[末].
grated cheese, carrot, etc 磨碎的乾酪、 胡蘿卜等
Grate the nutmeg into the mixture/over the pudding. 把肉 蔻磨碎放入混合料中[撒在布丁上].
2
(a) [I] make a harsh noise by rubbing (因磨擦)發出噪音
The hinges grated as the gate swung back. 大門自動關上時, 合葉發出吱嘎的響聲.
(b) [I, Ipr] ~ (on sb/sth) (fig 比喻) have an irritating effect (on a person or his nerves) (對人或神經)起刺激作用
His voice grates (on my ears). 他的嗓音刺(我的)耳(朵).
His bad manners grate on my nerves. 他沒有禮貌讓我心煩.
It's her ingratitude that grates on me. 是她忘恩負義把我惹火了.