grid
noun [ C ] uk/ɡrɪd/ us/ɡrɪd/
(PATTERN/STRUCTURE)
网格，方格;格栅，格子
a pattern or structure made from horizontal and vertical lines crossing each other to form squares
A metal grid had been placed over the hole to prevent people from falling in. 在洞口铺了一个铁格栅，以免有人跌入。
In Barcelona the streets are laid out in/on a grid system. 巴塞罗那的街道是棋盘式的布局。
See also: gridiron
(ELECTRICITY)
电力网，输电网
a system of wires through which electricity is connected to different power stations across a region
the national grid 全国输电网
(MAP)
（地图的）坐标方格
a pattern of squares with numbers or letters used to find places on a map
(MOTOR RACING)
(also starting grid)赛车起跑线
a pattern of lines marking the start of the track in motor racing (= a sport of racing very fast and powerful cars around a track)
In all, 26 drivers will be on the starting grid tomorrow. 明天总共有 26 名车手将在起跑线上。