grist
US /ɡrɪst/
UK /ɡrɪst/
名词
1.
谷物, 磨碎的谷物
grain that is to be ground
示例:
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The miller prepared the grist for grinding.
磨坊主准备好要磨的谷物。
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The mill was full of sacks of grist.
磨坊里堆满了谷物袋。
2.
素材, 资料, 有用的东西
something useful or valuable that is used to one's advantage
示例:
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All his experiences were grist for his writing.
他所有的经历都成了他写作的素材。
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The scandal provided plenty of grist for the tabloids.
这桩丑闻为小报提供了大量素材。