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grind

/ɡraɪnd/

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to crush something into small pieces or powder

磨碎；碾碎

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The mill uses large stones to grind grain into flour.
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这座磨坊用大石磨把谷物磨成面粉。
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Pronunciation: /ɡraɪnd/

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