gradgrind是什么意思

n.葛擂硬(狄更斯小说<<艰难时世>>中的人物)

1. Mr. Gradgrind was a classic example of a gradgrind, always demanding facts and figures from his students.
2. The manager's gradgrind approach to business made him unpopular among his employees.

指代那些非常严肃、注重实用和逻辑的人，有时候形容过于注重实际的人。