Definitions
n. very small pieces of stone or sand
砂砾；细沙
n. determination to keep trying despite difficulties
毅力；勇气
v. to spread grit on roads to make them less slippery
在路面撒砂砾
Example
I shook the grit out of my walking boots.
我把徒步靴里的砂砾抖了出来。
Although talent matters, students often need grit and consistent support to overcome persistent learning difficulties.
虽然天赋很重要，但学生往往需要毅力和持续支持才能克服长期的学习困难。
Collocations
- grit your teeth
- grit the roads
- show grit
- grit and determination
Word family
- gritty (adj.)
- grittiness (n.)
Synonyms
- determination
- resolve
Usage tip
砂砾和毅力义均不可数；grit不是通常意义的“研磨”。
FAQ
- What does grit mean?
- very small pieces of stone or sand determination to keep trying despite difficulties to spread grit on roads to make them less slippery
- How is grit pronounced?
- UK /ɡrɪt/, US /ɡrɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
