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grit

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Số nhiều: gritsQuá khứ: grittedPhân từ 2: grittedV-ing: gritting

The word evokes a tactile sensation of roughness and friction. When used to describe a person, it suggests a rugged, unpolished kind of endurance rather than a refined or academic strength. It is the quality of someone who can withstand harsh conditions and keep moving forward despite discomfort. In a social context, calling someone gritty often implies a blue-collar or underdog spirit. It contrasts with elegance or grace, focusing instead on the raw ability to endure repetitive failure or physical hardship without giving up.

Uncountable when referring to the material like sand or the abstract quality of courage. Countable when referring to specific small particles of stone.

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Danh từ

Small, hard particles of stone or sand.

"There was grit in my shoes after the hike."

Danh từ

Courage and resolve; strength of character.

"It takes a lot of grit to finish a marathon."

Ngoại động từ

[something]

To clench the teeth together, typically to show determination or suppress pain.

"She gritted her teeth and pushed through the pain."

Ngoại động từ

[something]

To sprinkle a surface with sand or gravel to prevent slipping.

"The city workers grit the roads before the snowstorm."

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