/greɪt; ˇret/
n (metal frame for holding coal, etc in a) fireplace 壁炉; 炉条; 炉箅子.

/greɪt; ˇret/
v
1 [esp passive 尤用于被动语态
*Tn, Tn.pr] ~ sth (into sth) rub sth into small pieces, usu against a rough surface; rub small bits off sth 磨碎某物; 擦碎; 从某物上磨下碎屑
*Grate the carrot finely/into small pieces. 把胡萝卜擦成细丝[末].
* grated cheese, carrot, etc 磨碎的乾酪、胡萝卜等
* Grate the nutmeg into the mixture/over the pudding. 把肉　蔻磨碎放入混合料中[撒在布丁上].
2 (a) [I] make a harsh noise by rubbing （因磨擦）发出噪音
*The hinges grated as the gate swung back. 大门自动关上时, 合叶发出吱嘎的响声.
(b) [I, Ipr] ~ (on sb/sth) (fig 比喻) have an irritating effect (on a person or his nerves) （对人或神经）起刺激作用
*His voice grates (on my ears). 他的嗓音刺（我的）耳（朵）.
* His bad manners grate on my nerves. 他没有礼貌让我心烦.
* It's her ingratitude that grates on me. 是她忘恩负义把我惹火了.