plural grates
plural grates
Learner's definition of GRATE
[count]
: a metal frame with bars across it that is used in a fireplace or to cover an opening(壁炉的)炉栅,炉箅
2 grate /ˈgreɪt/ verb
grates; grated; grating
grates; grated; grating
Learner's definition of GRATE
1
[+ object] : to cut (food) into very small pieces by rubbing it against a special tool (called a grater)(把食物)磨碎,擦丝 -
I'll beat the eggs while you grate the cheese.我打鸡蛋,你来磨碎干酪。
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grate chocolate/carrots把巧克力磨碎;把胡萝卜擦成丝
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The recipe calls for half a cup of grated cheese.这份食谱要求半杯碎末状奶酪。
2
[no object] : to make a harsh, unpleasant noise by rubbing against something(物体摩擦时)发出刺耳摩擦声 3
[no object] : to have an annoying effect使人恼怒;让人生气 —
often + on
— grating
adjective [more grating; most grating]