grit

• Существительное, обозначающее мелкие, рыхлые частицы песка или камня, или, в переносном смысле, мужество, решимость и силу характера.

A noun referring to small, loose particles of sand or stone, or figuratively to courage, resolve, and strength of character.

неисчисляемое

1. Small particles of sand or stoneB1formal

   Tiny, hard particles of sand, dirt, or stone.

   Песок

   • There was grit in my shoe after walking on the beach.
   • The wind blew grit into our eyes.
   • The road was covered in grit after the storm.

   Синонимыdebrisdirtdustgravelsand

2. Courage and determinationB2informal

   Strength of character; courage and resolve to keep going despite difficulties.

   Стойкость и решимость

   • She showed true grit by finishing the marathon despite her injury.
   • It takes grit to start your own business.
   • His grit and perseverance helped him overcome many obstacles.

   Синонимыbackbonecouragedeterminationfortitudemettleperseverancepluckresolvespunktenacity

   Антонимыcowardicespinelessnesstimidityweakness

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия сжатия или скрежета зубами, часто в знак решимости или в ответ на боль или трудности.

A verb used to indicate the act of clenching or grinding one's teeth together, often in determination or in response to pain or difficulty.

1. Clench teethB2formal

   To press or grind the teeth together tightly, often in anger, determination, or pain.

   Стиснуть зубы

   • He gritted his teeth as the doctor stitched his wound.
   • She gritted her teeth and lifted the heavy box.
   • The runner gritted his teeth and pushed through the final mile.

   Синонимыclenchgnashgrategrind

2. Spread gritB2formal

   To spread small, rough particles (like sand or gravel) on a surface, typically to improve traction.

   Посыпать песком

   • The workers gritted the icy road to prevent accidents.
   • They gritted the driveway after the snowstorm.
   • The city crew gritted the sidewalks early in the morning.

   Синонимыgravelsand

   Антонимыpolishsmooth