grind·ing /ˈɡraɪndɪŋ/ a. 1. 刺耳的，吱吱嘎嘎的 a bird with a peculiar grinding call 发出特别的刺耳叫声的鸟 come to a grinding halt 慢慢地停了下来 2. 难于负担(或忍受)的，沉重的 grinding levies and excessive taxes 苛捐杂税 harsh living conditions and grinding labour 艰苦的生活条件和沉重的劳动 live in grinding poverty 过极为贫困的生活 3. 剧烈的 a grinding pain of grief 剧烈的悲痛