grinds
grinds — 動詞
- grindspresent simple I / you / we / they
- grindses3rd person singular
- grindsing-ing form
- grindsedpast simple
1. to press a hard material between two surfaces or inside a machine so that it bre
研磨；碾碎
將固體磨成細小顆粒或粉末
to press a hard material between two surfaces or inside a machine so that it breaks into tiny fragments or a powder-like state
Kasia grinds coffee beans every morning before making her first cup.
Kasia 每天早上在泡第一杯咖啡之前，都會先研磨咖啡豆。
grind + coffee beans (common breakfast object)
The old mill still grinds wheat into fine flour for the local bakery.
那座老舊的磨坊仍然將小麥碾磨成細麵粉，供應給當地麵包店。
grind + into + result (final product)
Noor grinds fresh peppercorns into the salad dressing for extra flavour.
Noor 將新鮮的黑胡椒粒研磨進沙拉醬裡，增添風味。
The machine grinds the almonds until they become a smooth paste.
機器將杏仁磨碎，直到它們變成滑順的糊狀。
grind + until + state change
- grind coffee
- grind wheat
- grind spices
- grind pepper
- grind into flour
- grind into powder
- grind finely/coarsely
- lump
to form into a mass instead of separating into pieces
文法句型
grind + object
grind + object + into + noun
grind + object + for + purpose
用法筆記
The preposition 'into' introduces the resulting form (e.g. grind wheat into flour). 'For' introduces the purpose (e.g. grind beans for coffee). Frequently used with kitchen equipment (mill, grinder, mortar and pestle).
常見錯誤
2. to slide a tool or object against a rough, hard material so that its edge become
磨利；打磨
用摩擦方式使刀具或表面鋒利光滑
to slide a tool or object against a rough, hard material so that its edge becomes sharp or its surface becomes smooth
Ryo grinds the kitchen knife on a whetstone until the blade feels sharp again.
Ryo 在磨刀石上磨菜刀，直到刀刃再次變得鋒利。
grind + object + on + surface (sharpening tool)
The metalworker grinds down the rough edges of the steel plate with an electric tool.
那名金屬工人用電動工具打磨鋼板粗糙的邊緣。
grind + down + object (remove unwanted material)
Rodrigo grinds the axe on a stone wheel before heading out to cut firewood.
Rodrigo 在出發去砍柴之前，先用石輪把斧頭磨利。
Andrés grinds away the old paint from the wooden door before applying a fresh coat.
Andrés 在木門上漆之前，先用砂輪磨掉舊的油漆。
grind + away + object (remove surface layer)
- grind a knife
- grind an axe
- grind a blade
- grind down
- grind away
- grind on a stone
- grind on a wheel
- dull
to make something less sharp
文法句型
grind + object + on/against + surface
grind + down/away + object
用法筆記
The particle 'down' emphasises removing material from the surface; 'away' suggests complete removal; 'off' suggests removing a coating or protruding part. Subject is often a tradesperson (carpenter, knife-maker, machinist).
3. to rub the upper and lower teeth against each other with force, often producing
磨牙
用力摩擦上下排牙齒發出聲音
to rub the upper and lower teeth against each other with force, often producing a scraping noise, especially while sleeping or when feeling angry or stressed
Putri often grinds her teeth while she sleeps, so her dentist gave her a mouthguard.
Putri 睡覺時經常磨牙，所以她的牙醫給了她一個護牙套。
grind + possessive + teeth (frequent health context)
When he gets very angry, he grinds his teeth together to stop himself from shouting.
當他非常生氣的時候，他會咬緊牙關磨牙，以免自己吼叫出來。
The doctor told Evelyn that grinding her teeth at night can cause headaches and jaw pain.
醫生告訴 Evelyn，晚上磨牙可能會導致頭痛和下巴疼痛。
grind + teeth + at night (sleep-related bruxism)
Folake grinds her teeth every time the neighbour's dog starts barking late at night.
每次鄰居的狗在深夜開始吠叫時，Folake 就會氣得磨牙。
- grind one's teeth
- grind teeth at night
- grind teeth in anger
- grind teeth together
- teeth grinding
文法句型
grind + possessive + teeth
grind + teeth + together
用法筆記
Usually used reflexively with a possessive determiner (grind one's teeth). The medical term for this habit is 'bruxism.' Frequently used in health contexts involving dentists, stress management, or sleep disorders.
常見錯誤
4. in video games, to perform the same activity repeatedly so that a character earn
練功；刷怪
在電玩中重複任務以提升角色能力
in video games, to perform the same activity repeatedly so that a character earns experience points, virtual currency, or rare objects
James grinds through the same enemy camp every evening to unlock the final weapon.
James 每天晚上在同一個敵方營地裡刷怪，只為了解鎖最終武器。
grind + through + location (gaming area)
Instead of exploring new areas, she grinds for experience points in the forest near the village.
她不探索新區域，反而在村莊附近的森林裡練功賺取經驗值。
grind + for + reward (gaming goal)
Adisa grinds gold coins by fighting the same monster repeatedly until his character reaches the next level.
Adisa 不斷重複打同一隻怪物來刷金幣，直到他的角色升到下一級。
Many players grind for hours each day just to collect enough materials to craft a rare sword.
許多玩家每天花好幾個小時練功，只是為了蒐集足夠的材料來打造一把稀有寶劍。
grind + for + hours (time investment in gaming)
- grind for experience
- grind for gold
- grind through levels
- grind for hours
- grind away
文法句型
grind through + noun
grind for + noun
grind + adverb (away/through)
用法筆記
Used almost exclusively in the context of online multiplayer or role-playing games. 'Grinding' is the gerund form commonly used as a noun (e.g. 'the grinding in this game is tedious'). Intransitive — no direct object.
5. to put a lot of effort and time into a task that requires hard, continuous, ofte
苦幹；打拚
長時間辛勤努力從事單調工作
to put a lot of effort and time into a task that requires hard, continuous, often boring work, especially over a long period
Folake grinds away at her research paper every weekend to finish before the deadline.
Folake 每個週末都在努力趕工她的研究論文，務必在期限前完成。
grind + away + at + object (continuous hard work)
The team grinds through endless practice sessions before the championship match.
球隊在錦標賽之前苦練了無數次，撐過漫長的練習時段。
grind + through + object (tedious but necessary work)
Tamar grinds day after day at the factory, saving every dollar for her family back home.
Tamar 日復一日在工廠裡辛苦工作，把每一塊錢都存下來寄給家鄉的家人。
Kasia grinds through her accounting studies late into the night, determined to pass the exam.
Kasia 熬夜苦讀會計學，決心要通過考試。
- grind away
- grind through
- grind at work
- grind day after day
- idle
to spend time doing nothing productive
文法句型
grind + away + at + noun
grind + through + noun
用法筆記
Intransitive only. The phrasal forms 'grind away' and 'grind through' are the most common. Unlike 'work hard,' this verb carries a slightly negative tone — it suggests the effort is tiring, repetitive, or unpleasant. Compare noun sense 3 (the daily grind).
6. to move the hips and lower body in a circular, sexually suggestive motion while
磨蹭；扭臀
舞蹈中挑逗式地轉動臀部
to move the hips and lower body in a circular, sexually suggestive motion while dancing, often in close contact with a partner
At the club, the dancers grind to the slow beat of the music under the coloured lights.
在夜店裡，舞者們隨著緩慢的音樂節奏磨蹭擺動。
grind + to + music (dancing context)
Noor gently grinds against her partner during the dance routine at the salsa competition.
Noor 在 salsa 舞蹈比賽中輕輕地靠在舞伴身上扭動。
grind + against + person (partner interaction)
The singer shocked the audience when she started to grind on stage during the performance.
那名歌手在台上開始挑逗式地扭動臀部，令觀眾大吃一驚。
Rodrigo watched the dancers grind to the loud music on the crowded floor.
Rodrigo 看著舞者在擁擠舞池上隨著大聲的音樂扭動。
- grind against
- grind to music
- grind on the dance floor
- grind on stage
文法句型
grind + against + person
grind + to + music
用法筆記
Informal and potentially offensive in some contexts. Used in descriptions of club dancing, music videos, and stage performances. Preposition 'against' indicates a partner; 'to' indicates the music; 'on' indicates a surface or stage.
grinds — 名詞
- grindssingular
- grindsesplural
1. the size or coarseness of the pieces in a substance, especially coffee, that has
研磨度
被磨碎物質的顆粒粗細程度
the size or coarseness of the pieces in a substance, especially coffee, that has been crushed into small particles
For espresso, a fine grind works much better than a coarse one.
沖義式濃縮咖啡時，細研磨度比粗研磨度效果好得多。
fine grind / coarse grind (opposite particle sizes)
The coffee shop offers both a coarse grind and a medium grind for different brewing methods.
這家咖啡店同時提供粗研磨和中等研磨兩種粗細度，適合不同的沖泡方式。
medium grind / coarse grind (gradations)
Anjali bought a bag of coffee with a medium grind for her drip coffee maker at home.
Anjali 買了一包中等研磨度的咖啡，準備在家用濾滴式咖啡機沖泡。
A coarse grind is best for French press because the water takes longer to strain through.
粗研磨度最適合法式濾壓壺，因為水需要更長的時間才能濾過去。
coarse grind + for + equipment
- fine grind
- coarse grind
- medium grind
- a grind
- particle size
technical term; used in manufacturing and materials science
- granulation
formal; describes the size distribution of particles in a powder
文法句型
adjective + grind
fine/coarse/medium grind
用法筆記
Used with adjectives describing particle size — common scales: fine, medium, coarse. The term belongs to coffee culture but also applies to other ground substances (spices, grains). Uncountable when referring generally to the concept; countable when specifying a type (e.g. 'a fine grind').
常見錯誤
2. the action or sound of crushing something into small pieces or powder by pressin
碾磨；研磨聲
將物品磨碎或碾壓的動作或聲音
the action or sound of crushing something into small pieces or powder by pressing it between hard surfaces
The loud grind of the stone mill could be heard from across the street.
石磨的巨大碾磨聲從街對面就能聽見。
the grind of + machine (noise of crushing)
A quick grind in the spice mill turns the cumin seeds into a fragrant powder.
在香料磨裡快速碾磨一下，小茴香籽就變成了芬香的粉末。
a quick grind (brief crushing action)
The cook gave the black pepper a fresh grind before adding it to the sauce.
廚師將黑胡椒現磨了一下，才加到醬汁裡。
give + object + a grind (action phrase)
With each grind of the pestle, the garlic and salt turned into a smooth paste.
杵每碾壓一次，大蒜和鹽就變成了滑順的糊狀。
- the grind of
- a grind
- give it a grind
- fresh grind
文法句型
the grind of + noun
a grind
用法筆記
Often uncountable — refers to the general action or sound. Countable with 'a' when describing a single, brief action (e.g. 'give it a grind'). The phrase 'the grind of' is commonly used for the noise of machinery. Distinguish from sense 1 (grain size) — this sense is about the process, not the result.
3. a regular but boring and exhausting activity or way of life, especially one that
苦差事；常規
單調乏味且耗費精力的日常工作
a regular but boring and exhausting activity or way of life, especially one that feels like it never changes
The daily grind of commuting, meetings, and e-mail leaves Nora feeling completely drained.
上下班通勤、開會和處理電子郵件的日常苦差事，讓 Nora 感到筋疲力竭。
the daily grind (most common pattern)
Anjali wanted to quit her desk job and escape the nine-to-five grind of city life.
Anjali 想辭去辦公桌工作，逃離城市朝九晚五的苦悶生活。
For many people, the office grind feels boring and repetitive after the first few years.
對許多人來說，辦公室的枯燥常規在前幾年之後就變得無聊而重複。
the + noun + grind (specific work context)
The grind of caring for a sick relative left Evelyn exhausted both physically and emotionally.
照顧生病親人的艱苦工作讓 Evelyn 身心俱疲。
the grind of + gerund (caregiving burden)
- the daily grind
- the nine-to-five grind
- the office grind
- the grind of
- escape the grind
文法句型
the + adjective + grind
the grind of + noun
用法筆記
Almost always preceded by 'the.' The classic fixed phrase is 'the daily grind' (everyday work routine). Also used with other modifiers: 'the nine-to-five grind,' 'the office grind.' Carries a negative or resigned tone. Compare verb sense 5 (to work hard) — the noun describes the situation itself, not the act of working.
常見錯誤
4. a person, especially a student, who spends almost all their time studying and ha
書呆子
只會讀書而缺乏其他興趣的人
a person, especially a student, who spends almost all their time studying and has little interest in social activities or fun
The other kids called him a grind because he spent every evening at the library.
其他孩子叫他書呆子，因為他每晚都泡在圖書館裡。
call + someone + a grind (label as studious)
In high school she was known as a grind who never went to parties or dances.
她在高中時被公認為書呆子，從來不參加派對或舞會。
known as a grind (reputation)
Maeve did not mind being called a grind — her top grades and scholarship were worth the effort.
Maeve 並不介意被叫做書呆子——她優異的成績和獎學金值得這一切付出。
Being a grind helped James get into medical school, but he missed out on high school friendships.
當個書呆子幫助 James 進了醫學院，但他也錯過了高中時期的友誼。
- a grind
- called a grind
- known as a grind
- nerd
more common today; can also imply interest in technology or comics, not just studying
- bookworm
less negative; describes someone who loves reading
- workaholic
for adults who work excessively rather than students who study
- slacker
someone who avoids work or study
文法句型
be a grind
call someone a grind
用法筆記
Somewhat dated in American English — 'nerd' or 'geek' are more common today. This term carries a mildly disapproving or teasing tone. Usually used by other students, not by teachers or parents. Countable: 'a grind.'
5. extra teaching sessions outside of regular school hours, usually to prepare for
補習；補習班
正規課程之外的私人教學或補習課
extra teaching sessions outside of regular school hours, usually to prepare for exams or to improve in a particular subject
In India, many students attend a grind after regular school for extra help with mathematics.
在印度，許多學生放學後還會去參加補習，加強數學能力。
attend a grind (extra academic sessions)
Her parents paid for a grind in physics because she was struggling with the subject.
她的父母花錢讓她上物理補習課，因為她的物理成績不理想。
a grind in + subject (specific topic tutoring)
The grind centre near the station offers evening classes for students preparing for competitive exams.
車站附近的補習班提供晚間課程，協助學生準備競爭激烈的入學考試。
Every summer the grind school runs intensive courses for students aiming to enter engineering colleges.
每年夏天，這家補習班都會開設密集課程，給目標進入工程學院的學生。
grind school (tutoring centre)
- attend a grind
- grind in
- grind centre
- go to grind
- tuition
standard British English term for private lessons
- cram school
East Asian English; specifically exam-focused after-school academies
- coaching centre
Indian English; a centre that offers extra classes for exam preparation
文法句型
go to grind
attend a grind
grind school
用法筆記
Primarily used in Indian English, where 'grind' or 'grind school' refers to private tutoring centres (similar to 'cram school' or 'coaching centre' in other varieties). Less common or unknown in American and British English.