；网格；（地图上的）坐标方格 A grid is something which is in a pattern of straight lines that cross over each other, forming squares. On maps the grid is used to help you find a particular thing or place.
...a grid of ironwork.
铁格栅
...a grid of narrow streets...
纵横交错的狭窄街道
Many canals were built along map grid lines.
很多运河是按照地图上的坐标线开凿的。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]（输送电力等的）系统网络 A grid is a network of wires and cables by which sources of power, such as electricity, are distributed throughout a country or area.
...breakdowns in communications and electric power grids.
通信系统与输电网的中断
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]赛车起跑线The grid or the starting grid is the starting line on a car-racing track.
The Ferrari of Alain Prost will be second on the grid.
阿兰·普罗斯特的法拉利赛车将排在起跑线的第二位。
Oxford
grid/ɡrɪd; NAmEɡrɪd/noun1a pattern of straight lines, usually crossing each other to form squares 网格；方格◆New York's grid of streets纽约棋盘式的街道布局2a frame of metal or wooden bars that are parallel or cross each other （金属或木制的）格子，格栅，栅栏☞see also
cattle grid
3a pattern of squares on a map that are marked with letters or numbers to help you find the exact position of a place （地图上的）坐标方格◆The grid referenceis C8. 地图上的坐标方格数字为 C8。4( especially BrE) a system of electric wires or pipes carrying gas, for sending power over a large area （输电线路、天然气管道的）系统网络；输电网；煤气输送网◆the national grid (= the electricity supply in a country)国家输电网5(in motor racing 汽车比赛)a pattern of lines marking the starting positions for the racing cars 赛车起跑线6(oftenthe Grid )[singular ]( computing 计) a number of computers that are linked together using the Internet so that they can share power, data, etc. in order to work on difficult problems （利用互联网的）联网，联机IDIOMˌoff the ˈgrid( especially NAmE) not using the public supplies of electricity, gas, water, etc. 不用水电等公共设施◆The mountain cabin is entirely off the grid.这山中小屋完全不用水电等公共设施。☞see also
off-the-grid
gridgridsgrid/ɡrɪd; NAmEɡrɪd/
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gridgrid /ɡrɪd/ ●●○ noun [countable]
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1a metal frame with bars across it →
cattle grid
2a pattern of straight lines that cross each other and form squares: Its streets were laid out in a grid pattern.3a set of numbered lines printed on a map so that the exact position of any place can be referred to: The pilots were just given a grid reference (=number referring to a point on a map) of the target.4the network of electricity supply wires that connects power stations and provides electricity to buildings in an area: the national grid (=the electricity supply in a country)5 (also starting grid) a set of starting positions for all the cars in a motor race
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