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gritted

/ˈɡrɪtɪd/ /ɡrɪtɪd/

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verb

咬紧牙关，咬牙切齿

Apparently only in grit one's teeth: to clench, particularly in reaction to pain or anger.

Examples :

"He has a sleeping disorder and grits his teeth."

他有睡眠障碍，睡觉的时候会咬紧牙关。

physiology body sensation action attitude mind emotion

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verb

铺沙砾, 撒砂砾

To cover with grit.

Examples :

"The city truck gritted the icy roads early this morning to prevent accidents. "

今天早上，市政工程车在结冰的路面上撒了砂砾，以防止事故发生。

material action

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verb

咬牙切齿，咯吱作响。

To give forth a grating sound, like sand under the feet; to grate; to grind.

Examples :

"The heavy door gritted against the stone floor as I pushed it open. "

我费力推开沉重的门，门在石板地上咯吱咯吱地摩擦着。