grates
A grate is a framework of metal bars in a fireplace, which holds the wood or coal.
A wood fire burned in the grate.
柴火在炉栅里燃烧。
grates , grating , grated
If you grate food such as cheese or carrots, you rub it over a metal tool called a grater so that the food is cut into very small pieces.
Grate the cheese into a mixing bowl.
将干酪磨碎放进搅拌碗里。
When something grates, it rubs against something else, making a harsh, unpleasant sound.
His chair grated as he got to his feet.
当他站起身时,椅子发出了吱吱嘎嘎的声响。
If something such as someone's behaviour grates on you or grates, it makes you feel annoyed.
His manner always grated on me.
他的举止总是令我很恼火。