| 单词 | grain |
| 释义 | grainWord family noungrainagegrainergraininggrainadjectivegrainedgrainy Crops, Food, Measurement grain /ɡreɪn/ ●●○ noun 1 food 食物 a) [uncountableU]TACDF the seeds of crops such as corn, wheat, or rice that are gathered for use as food, or these crops themselves 谷物，粮食 big sacks of grain 大袋大袋的粮食 Last year’s grain harvest was the biggest ever. 去年粮食收成最好。 b) [countableC]TACDF a single seed of corn, wheat etc 谷粒 grains of rice 谷粒 2 lines in wood etc 木头等的纹理CS [singular] the natural lines you can see in a substance such as wood, which are the result of its structure 〔木头等的〕纹理，纹路 along the grain (=in the same direction as the grain) 顺着纹路 Cut along the grain of the wood. 顺着木头的纹路劈下去。 across the grain (=at 90 degrees to the grain) 横对着纹路 3 small piece 小块 [countableC]PIECE a single very small piece of a substance such as sand or salt 〔沙或盐等的〕颗粒 grain of →5 see picture at 见图 piece1 a grain of sand 一颗沙子 There were crumbs and grains of sugar on the table. 桌子上有面包屑和糖粒。 4 a grain of something LITTLE/NOT MUCHa very small amount of something 一点点 The story wouldn’t have fooled anyone with a grain of sense. 稍有一点头脑的人都不会被这个故事骗到。 There is a grain of truth in all folklore and legend. 所有的民间故事和传说中都带有一点真实的成分。 Examples from the Corpus grain of truth• Although it contains a grain of truth, this theory rather radically misses the mark.• It was a gross exaggeration, but there was a grain of truth in it.• But there was a grain of truth in there.• True, most of these beliefs contain grains of truth, but their omnipotent power does not survive close scrutiny.• So Mr Murray's criticism does have an important grain of truth in it.• The Oracle's answers should have some grain of truth.• These two true incidents have in their implications a strange grain of truth. 5 against the grain DON'T LIKEif something goes against the grain, it is not what you would naturally or normally do 违反本性 Mary is always honest and it went against the grain to tell lies. 玛丽一向诚实，说谎不合她的本性。 Examples from the Corpus against the grain• The Smiths run directly against the grain.• However it goes against the grain to tell them anything.• However, it goes against the grain to have to say this, as it is our land after all.• Greg Dively is one woodworker who really goes against the grain.• Once again, Silverton goes against the grain by making her meringue smooth and flat instead of fluffy and high.• Granted, that goes against the grain.• For those raised in the prudery of puritanism or the celibacy-conscious preoccupations of Catholicism this ran against the grain.• It went against the grain to have to tell others how to behave. 6. measure 计量单位 [countableC]TM the smallest unit for measuring weight, equal to about 0.06 grams. It is used for weighing medicines. 格令〔最小的重量单位，约合0.06克，用于称量药品〕 → take something with a pinch/grain of salt at salt1(3)Examples from the Corpus grain• five-grain cereal• A few grains of the tablet are left at the bottom of the glass.• fields of grain• Thus it may be seen that the only grains actually suspended in the air are the very fine ones.• Sand that's measured to ensure the right grain size for maximum strength and exceptional beauty.• This can be extremely useful for overviews of a thin section, grain shape and size determinations and for fabric analysis.• If you drop any rice you'll have to pick up every single grain.• These two true incidents have in their implications a strange grain of truth.• It went against the grain to have to tell others how to behave.• What color are the grains of sand?• The strip of mahogany has the grain running lengthwise.• Figure 3-17 shows graphically the division of igneous rocks according to their mineral content and their grain size.• You always end up with grains of sand in your food when you eat at the beach. across the grain• The rasps are useful for preliminary shaping prior to fine-finishing, and will cut across the grain of timber without tearing it.• More teeth give a cleaner cut, and are better for cutting across the grain if a really smooth finish is required.• Puffed wood should be mainly expanded across the grain. From Longman Business Dictionary graingrain /greɪn/ noun [uncountableU] FARMINGcrops such as corn, wheat, and rice Much of this grain is used to feed beef cattle (1200-1300) Old French Latin granum “seed” |
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