grind

• 指枯燥、单调或艰难乏味的例行事务或任务，常与繁重工作或重复性劳动有关。也可指刻苦学习或长时间埋头苦干。

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

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1. Hard repetitive workB2informal

   A tedious, monotonous, or difficult routine or task.

   苦差事

   • 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.

   同义词choredrudgerylaborrat raceroutineslogtoiltreadmill

   反义词delightenjoymentfunleisureplaypleasurerecreation

2. Crushing or powdering actionB1formal

   The act of crushing something into small particles or powder.

   研磨

   • 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.

   同义词crushingmillingpulverization

• 动词，指通过碾压或摩擦将某物磨碎成细小的颗粒或粉末；也可表示刻苦用功或辛勤工作。

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.

不规则动词

1. Crush into small piecesA2formal

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

   磨碎

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

   同义词crumbcrushgranulatemashmillpoundpowder

2. Work hard or monotonouslyB2informal

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

   刻苦努力

   • 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.

   同义词drudgelaborplodslaveslogsweattoil

   反义词idleloafplayrelax

3. Rub or press harshlyB1formal

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

   用力摩擦或按压

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

   同义词abradecrunchgnashgrateraspscrapewear down

短语动词变体grind awaygrind downgrind out