gritty

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

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

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

...gritty social comment. …写实的社会评论。