grit
noun[U]
uk/ɡrɪt/us/ɡrɪt/gritnoun[U](STONES)
verysmallpiecesofstoneorsand:
砂,沙砾,沙粒Theroadhad beencoveredwith grit.以前这条路一直铺满沙砾。
Soil
- aerator
- alluvial
- boulder clay
- clay
- clayey
- dirt
- earthiness
- earthy
- frozen
- gravelly
- humus
- loamy
- loess
- ore
- peat
- peaty
- sandy
- sediment
- sludge
- subsoil
gritnoun[U](COURAGE)
courageanddeterminationdespitedifficulty:
勇气,毅力Ittakestrue(=real)grit tostandup to abully.面对一个恃强凌弱者奋起反抗确实需要勇气。
Bravery
- audaciousness
- audacity
- backbone
- balls
- bell
- bell the catidiom
- bravery
- courage
- daring
- derring-do
- Dutch courage
- fortitude
- gallantry
- heroism
- intestinal fortitude
- liquid courage
- nerve
- spunk
- valorous
- valour
gritnoun[U](FOOD)
grits[plural]US
adishofhominygrain(=driedmaizethat has been madesoft)eatenespeciallyas amorningmeal:
Do youeatyourgrits withsyrup, or justplain?
grit
verb[T]
uk/ɡrɪt/us/ɡrɪt/-tt-UK
to putsmallstoneson aroadorpaththat iscoveredinice, inorderto make itsafer:
(为防滑)在(路面上)撒沙砾Councillorrieshad been out gritting theicyroadsthenightbefore.政务委员会在头天夜里派出卡车在结冰的路面上撒了沙砾。
Covering and adding layers
- additive
- asphalt
- bestrew
- blanket
- blindfold
- gilt
- gum
- gumsomethingup
- inlaid
- lag
- laminate
- layer
- render
- retile
- retread
- seasoned
- slapsomethingon
- smothersomethingin/withsomething
- tent
- wax
Idiom
grityourteeth