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Graze Meaning in English

word

ˈɡɹeɪz
GRAYZ
ɡɹˈeɪz
GRAYZ

释义

To feed on grass or other plants, usually used for animals; also means to touch or scrape something lightly, such as skin against a surface.

用法与细微差别

'Graze' is most common when talking about farm animals eating plants ('sheep graze'), but also means a light touch or scrape, especially with skin injuries ('graze your knee'). Not used for people eating.

例句

Cows graze in the field every day.

basic

Be careful not to graze your arm on the wall.

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The sheep went out to graze after the rain stopped.

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I grazed my knee when I tripped on the sidewalk.

natural

The birds sometimes graze in the open grassy space behind our house.

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Your sleeve just grazed the wet paint!

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