grate

柯林斯词典

1. N-COUNT A grate is a framework of metal bars in a fireplace, which holds the wood or coal. 炉栅
A wood fire burned in the grate. 柴火在炉栅里燃烧。
2. V-T If you grate food such as cheese or carrots, you rub it over a metal tool called a grater so that the food is cut into very small pieces. 磨碎 (食物)
Grate the cheese into a mixing bowl. 将干酪磨碎放进搅拌碗里。
3. V-I When something grates, it rubs against something else, making a harsh, unpleasant sound. 发出吱吱嘎嘎的摩擦声
His chair grated as he got to his feet. 当他站起身时，椅子发出了嘎嘎声响。
4. V-I If something such as someone's behaviour grates on you or grates, it makes you feel annoyed. 使恼火
His manner always grated on me. 他的举止总是令我很恼火。