"grinds" in Chinese (Traditional)
磨碎咬緊(牙齒)苦差事(俚語)
Definition
'Grinds' 是 'grind' 的第三人稱單數形式。意思是把東西磨碎成粉,或反覆用力摩擦,也可非正式用來指辛苦地工作。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
根據語境意思不同:可指粉碎(如咖啡、胡椒),比喻用功勤勉('he grinds for exams'),或形容不悅聲音('the machine grinds')。常用語 'the daily grind' 指枯燥辛苦的日常。不用於液體混合。
Examples
He grinds the coffee beans every morning.
他每天早上都**磨碎**咖啡豆。
The machine grinds loudly when it starts.
機器啟動時會大聲**磨碎**。
She grinds her teeth at night.
她晚上會**咬緊**牙齒。
He grinds through his homework even when he's tired.
他即使很累也**努力做**作業。
She grinds at her job to save money for college.
她在工作上**拼命努力**,為了存錢上大學。
As the door opens, it grinds against the floor.
門打開時**摩擦**地面。