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grains

Произношение: [ɡreɪnz]

Слово

Контекст: «food»

(noun) grains are small, hard seeds from plants that we can eat. They are often used to make bread, cereal, and other food. Some common grains are wheat, rice, and corn.

Пример

I had a bowl of oatmeal made from whole grains for breakfast.

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He had no grains in his diet and only ate fruits and vegetables.

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What type of grains do you like the most?

Контекст: «measurement»

(noun) a grain is a very small unit of weight. It’s often used to measure things like medicines or small amounts of food.

Пример

The recipe called for five grains of salt.

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He didn’t add any grains of sugar to his coffee.

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How many grains of the spice should I use in the dish?

Контекст: «materials»

(noun) grains can also refer to the texture or patterns in wood or stone. When you look closely, you can see the way the material looks or feels.

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The grains in the wooden table made it look beautiful.

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There were no visible grains in the plastic material.

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Can you see the grains in this piece of granite?

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