gritty /ˈɡrɪtɪ/ ( grittier, grittiest )

• 1. 

  ADJ Something that is gritty contains grit, is covered with grit, or has a texture like that of grit. 覆有沙砾的; 质地如沙砾般的

  例：

  The sheets fell on the gritty floor, and she just let them lie.

  床单落在满是沙砾的地板上，而她却置之不理。

• 2. 

  ADJ Someone who is gritty is brave and determined. 坚毅的

  例：

  We have to prove how gritty we are.

  我们必须证明我们有多坚毅。

• 3. 

  ADJ A gritty description of a tough or unpleasant situation shows it in a very realistic way. (对负面情形的描述) 逼真的

  例：

  ...gritty social comment.

  …写实的社会评论。