plural grains
plural grains
Learner's definition of GRAIN
1
a [noncount] : the seeds of plants (such as wheat, corn, and rice) that are used for food谷物;粮食 also [count] : a single seed of wheat, corn, rice, etc.谷粒 b : a plant that produces grain谷物;粮食作物 [count]
[noncount]
2 [count]
a : a small, hard piece of something颗粒 — see also take (something) with a grain of salt at 1salt b : a very small amount of something一点儿;微量 3 [count]
a : the way the lines or fibers in something (such as wood) are arranged(木头等的)纹理—
usually singular通常用单数 b : the way that the surface of something feels when it is touched(表面的)质地,触感—
usually singular通常用单数 4
[count] : a unit of weight equal to 0.0648 grams格令(重量单位,等于0.0648克)
against the grain
1
◊ To be/go against the grain is to be different or to act in a way that is different from what is normal or usual.违反常理;不合常情
2
◊ If something goes against your grain, it does not seem right or natural to you.与一贯作风不符
— grained
/ˈgreɪnd/ adjective