"grindstone" 怎么发音

word

US

GRYND-stohn

UK

grynd-STOHN

释义

A grindstone is a round, flat stone used for sharpening or shaping tools. The word can also appear in the phrase 'keep your nose to the grindstone', meaning to work hard without stopping.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈɡɹaɪndˌstoʊn

英式英语

ɡɹˈaɪndstəʊn

简化发音

美式

GRYND-stohn

英式

grynd-STOHN

语境中听

He used a grindstone to sharpen his knife.

The old workshop has a large grindstone by the door.

Farmers used to rely on the grindstone to fix their tools.

I've got to keep my nose to the grindstone if I want this promotion.