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grindstone

[ˈgraɪndstəʊn] [ˈgraɪndstoʊn]
  • 复数:grindstones;
  • 例句
    词组
    • keep one's nose to the grindstone
      work hard and continuously 一刻不停地拼命干
    • put (one's) nose to the grindstone【非正式用语】
      To work in earnest. 认真地工作
    柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义
    • N-COUNT
      磨石;砂轮
      A grindstone is a large round stone that turns like a wheel and is used for sharpening knives and tools.
    英汉词典释义
    • n.
      磨石;砂轮
      A knife is sharpened on the grindstone;steel is tempered in fire. 刀在石上磨,钢在火中炼。
      持续辛勤地工作;努力不懈
      Keep your nose to the grindstone and you should pass the exam easily. 刻苦学习, 你就能不费力气地通过考试。
    英英词典释义
    • Noun
      1. a revolving stone shaped like a disk; used to grind or sharpen or polish edge tools