grist
n
1 [U] (arch 古) grain to be ground 待磨的谷物.
2 (idm 习语) grist to the/sb's `mill useful or profitable, esp in addition to or as a contribution to sth larger 有益的或有利的东西(尤指对某事物的补充或补助)
I never refuse odd jobs to supplement my income it's all grist to the mill. 我为增加收入, 对於做零活总是来者不拒--多多益善.
🗣️ 情景例句
What are you doing up this late?
这么晚了你还没睡在做什么?
Lava flowed out of the crater.
喷火口流出了熔岩。
Waves are the children of the struggle between ocean and atmosphere.