GRATING

GRATING

形容词

1. 刺耳的；刻薄的

2. （声音）刺人的

名词

1. 格栅；栅格

2. （木、金属等制成的）栏杆

3. （地板上的）排水沟盖板

4. 难以忍受的事物

词语辨析

grating与other words的区别：

- grating是形容词和名词，表示刺耳的声音、刻薄的语言、格栅、栏杆等。

- grate是动词，表示发出刺耳的声音。

- grind是动词，表示发出刺耳的摩擦声。

词汇扩充

1. gratingly (adv.) 刺耳地；讨厌地

2. gratingness (n.) 刺耳；讨厌

近义词

1. abrasive

2. irritating

3. annoying

4. harsh

5. discordant

反义词

1. pleasant

2. melodious

3. soothing

4. agreeable

5. harmonious

柯林斯词典

【形容词】

1. If you describe someone's voice or laughter as grating, you mean that it sounds rough and unpleasant.

2. If you describe something such as a noise as grating, you mean it is harsh and unpleasant.

【名词】

1. A grating is a flat metal or wooden frame with parallel bars across it, which is used to cover a hole or to protect something.

2. A grating is a barrier of metal or wood with parallel bars across it, which is used in walls or on windows for security.

牛津词典

【形容词】

1. Sounding harsh and unpleasant.

【名词】

1. A framework of parallel or crossed bars, typically preventing access through an opening or dividing a space into two.

2. A fixed frame of bars or wire mesh in a window or door, used to protect against burglary or to let in air or light.

用法

1. The sound of her voice was grating and irritating.

2. The grating noise of the car brakes made everyone cringe.

3. They installed a metal grating over the sewer drain.

4. The prison cell had a small window with metal gratings.

例句

1. The sound of nails on a blackboard is grating.
2. Her grating voice annoyed me.
3. The grating noise of metal against metal made me cover my ears.
4. He used grating words to criticize her.
5. His grating laughter filled the room.
6. The children made a grating sound by rubbing two pieces of glass together.
7. She couldn't stand the grating noise of the construction work outside.
8. The window was covered with a metal grating to prevent break-ins.
9. The cat jumped over the grating in the fence and escaped.
10. They walked along the grating on the bridge, feeling the vibrations beneath their feet.
11. The grating in the floor allowed the water to drain away.
12. The prison cell had a small window with metal gratings to prevent escapes.
13. The gratings on the windows were painted white.
14. She found the gratings on the bridge fascinating to look through.
15. I could see him through the grating in the door.
16. The grating in the fence was too narrow for the cat to squeeze through.
17. The noise from the party was grating on her nerves.
18. His grating voice could be heard from the next room.
19. She spoke to him in a grating tone.
20. The grating sound of the machinery was deafening.