grate /ɡreɪt/ TEM8 ( grating, grated, grates )

• 1. 

  N-COUNT A grate is a framework of metal bars in a fireplace, which holds the wood or coal. 炉栅

  例：

  A wood fire burned in the grate.

  柴火在炉栅里燃烧。

• 2. 

  V-T 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. 磨碎 (食物)

  例：

  Grate the cheese into a mixing bowl.

  将干酪磨碎放进搅拌碗里。

• 3. 

  V-I When something grates, it rubs against something else, making a harsh, unpleasant sound. 发出吱吱嘎嘎的摩擦声

  例：

  His chair grated as he got to his feet.

  当他站起身时，椅子发出了嘎嘎声响。

• 4. 

  V-I If something such as someone's behaviour grates on you or grates, it makes you feel annoyed. 使恼火

  例：

  His manner always grated on me.

  他的举止总是令我很恼火。