식량으로 재배되는 밀, 쌀, 옥수수 등의 곡물.
Cultivated cereal crops, such as wheat, rice, or corn, harvested for food.
예문:
"The government is concerned about the low yield of grain this harvest season."
"We need to store enough grain to last through the winter months."
"Global grain prices have risen sharply due to supply chain disruptions."
소금이나 모래 같은 물질의 아주 작은 단단한 알갱이 또는 곡식의 낟알.
A single seed or fruit of a cereal crop, or a tiny, hard particle of a substance like salt or sand.
예문:
"She sprinkled a few grains of salt onto the steak before grilling it."
"The archeologists found tiny grains of pollen preserved in the ancient soil."
"He carefully separated the good grains of rice from the broken ones."
나무, 돌, 또는 직물에서 섬유의 자연스러운 배열이나 무늬, 또는 결.
The natural pattern, texture, or direction of fibers in wood, stone, or fabric.
예문:
"Always cut wood along the grain to prevent splintering."
"The fine grain of the marble countertop gave it a luxurious appearance."
"He sanded the surface until the natural grain of the oak was perfectly smooth."
(주로 부정문에서) 어떤 특성이나 감정의 극히 적은 양이나 흔적.
A very small amount or trace of a quality or feeling, often used in negative statements.
예문:
"There wasn't a grain of evidence to support his wild accusations."
"I doubt he possesses a single grain of remorse for his actions."
"If you take that story with a grain of salt, you'll be fine."