grit

• 名词，指细小的沙粒或石粒；也引申指勇气、决心和坚强的性格。

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

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1. Small particles of sand or stoneB1formal

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

   沙砾

   • 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.

   同义词debrisdirtdustgravelsand

2. Courage and determinationB2informal

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

   勇气与毅力

   • 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.

   同义词backbonecouragedeterminationfortitudemettleperseverancepluckresolvespunktenacity

   反义词cowardicespinelessnesstimidityweakness

• 动词，指咬紧或摩擦牙齿的动作，常用于表示决心，或作为对疼痛、困难的反应。

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.

   咬紧牙关

   • 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.

   同义词clenchgnashgrategrind

2. Spread gritB2formal

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

   撒沙

   • 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.

   同义词gravelsand

   反义词polishsmooth