Grit

(n.)

1. very small pieces of stone or sand

沙粒；沙砾；细沙

e.g. I had a piece of grit in my eye.

我眼睛里进了一粒沙子。

e.g. They were spreading grit and salt on the icy roads.

他们在结冰的路上撒沙子和盐。

2. the courage and determination that makes it possible for sb to continue doing sth difficult or unpleasant

勇气；毅力

(v.)

to spread grit, salt or sand on a road that is covered with ice.

（在结冰的路上）撒沙砾，撒盐，撒沙子

(IDM.)

grit your teeth

1. to bite your teeth tightly together

要紧牙关

e.g. She gritted her teeth against the pain.

她咬牙忍痛。

e.g. "Stop it!" he said through gritted teeth.

“住手！”他咬牙切齿地说。

2. to be determined to continue to do sth in a difficult or unpleasant situation

下定决心；鼓起勇气

e.g. It started to rain harder, but we gritted our teeth and carried on.

雨开始大起来，可我们鼓起勇气继续前进。

引申：

Grits

(n.)

corn (maize) that is partly crushed before cooking, often eaten for breakfast or as part of a meal in the southern

（美国南部吃的）粗玉米粉。

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