grist
US /ɡrɪst/
UK /ɡrɪst/
名詞
1.
穀物, 磨碎的穀物
grain that is to be ground
範例:
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The miller prepared the grist for grinding.
磨坊主準備好要磨的穀物。
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The mill was full of sacks of grist.
磨坊裡堆滿了穀物袋。
2.
素材, 資料, 有用的東西
something useful or valuable that is used to one's advantage
範例:
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All his experiences were grist for his writing.
他所有的經歷都成了他寫作的素材。
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The scandal provided plenty of grist for the tabloids.
這樁醜聞為小報提供了大量素材。