grind

• Существительное, обозначающее утомительную, монотонную или трудную рутину или задачу, часто связанную с тяжелой работой или повторяющимися усилиями.

A noun referring to a tedious, monotonous, or difficult routine or task, often associated with hard work or repetitive effort.

uncountable

1. Hard repetitive workB2informal

   A tedious, monotonous, or difficult routine or task.

   Тяжелая рутина

   • The daily grind of commuting to the office wears him out.
   • She's tired of the 9-to-5 grind and wants a change.
   • Studying for exams is a real grind.

   Synonymschoredrudgerylaborrat raceroutineslogtoiltreadmill

   Antonymsdelightenjoymentfunleisureplaypleasurerecreation

2. Crushing or powdering actionB1formal

   The act of crushing something into small particles or powder.

   Измельчение

   • The grind of the coffee beans filled the kitchen with aroma.
   • A coarse grind is best for French press coffee.
   • The mill uses stones for the grind of wheat into flour.

   Synonymscrushingmillingpulverization

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по измельчению чего-либо до мелких частиц или порошка путём дробления или трения, а также для обозначения интенсивной работы или учёбы.

A verb used to indicate the act of reducing something to small particles or powder by crushing or friction, or to work or study with intense effort.

irregular verb

1. Crush into small piecesA2formal

   To reduce something to small particles or powder by rubbing or crushing.

   Измельчать

   • She grinds coffee beans every morning for fresh coffee.
   • The mill grinds wheat into flour.
   • He ground the spices with a mortar and pestle.

   Synonymscrumbcrushgranulatemashmillpoundpowder

2. Work hard or monotonouslyB2informal

   To work or study with intense effort, often in a repetitive or tedious manner.

   Усердно работать

   • He grinds away at his homework every night.
   • She's been grinding for the final exams all week.
   • They grind through the same routine day after day.

   Synonymsdrudgelaborplodslaveslogsweattoil

   Antonymsidleloafplayrelax

3. Rub or press harshlyB1formal

   To press or rub something against a surface with force, often causing friction or wear.

   Тереть или давить с силой

   • The car's brakes ground against the metal.
   • He ground his teeth in frustration.
   • The gears grind loudly when they need oil.

   Synonymsabradecrunchgnashgrateraspscrapewear down

Phrasal variantsgrind awaygrind downgrind out