grit
noun
Definitions of grit noun
material(物质)
- Uncountable(不可数名词)
Minute fragments of stone or sand.
碎石；砂砾
That lane used to be consistently covered in grit.
那条小路以前总是覆盖着砂砾。
They spread grit on the roads in winter to prevent cars from skidding.
他们在冬天把砂砾撒在道路上，以防止汽车打滑。
He shook some grit out of his shoes.
他从鞋子里抖出一些砂砾。
quality(特质)
- Uncountable(不可数名词)
Courage and steadfast determination despite facing difficulties or challenges.
毅力；勇气
She showed true grit when facing adversity.
她在面对逆境时展现了真正的勇气。
He has the grit and determination to complete this difficult task.
他有勇气和决心完成这项艰难的任务。
The team overcame all the challenges with their grit and determination.
这支团队凭借他们的勇气和决心克服了所有挑战。
Phrases of grit noun
- grits
A dish made from coarsely ground corn, often served as a breakfast item.
粗玉米粉（常作早餐）
• Do you prefer your grits with syrup, or just plain?
你喜欢你的玉米粥加糖浆，还是原味？
verb
Definitions of grit verb
- Transitive(及物动词)
To spread small pieces of stone or sand on a road or path, typically to improve traction on icy or slippery surfaces.
（为防滑）在（路面）撒砂砾
Gritting icy roads helps prevent traffic accidents.
在结冰的道路上撒砂砾有助于防止交通事故。
They grit the sidewalks before it snows.
他们在下雪前在人行道上撒砂砾。
Road crews are gritting the roads to make them safe for vehicles in winter.
道路工作人员正在道路上撒砂砾，以确保冬季车辆行驶安全。
Idioms
- grit your teeth
To press the upper and lower teeth together, often as a sign of anger or frustration.
（常指因愤怒而）咬紧牙关。
• Upon hearing the news, he gritted his teeth, unable to utter a word.
听到这个消息，他咬紧牙关，说不出话来。