verb, pronoun · to rub, polish, or sharpen a surface or tool

他正在磨那把生锈的剪刀。

verb, noun · to process something by milling or using a grindstone

这些小麦需要磨成面粉。

verb · to dawdle, delay, or consume time aimlessly

别在那儿磨时间了，赶快出发吧。

verb · to harass, badger, or insist persistently to get something

孩子磨了半天，妈妈才答应买那个玩具。

noun · a millstone or stone tool used for grinding grain

他家院子里放着一个巨大的石磨。

verb · to turn about or rotate one's body

他磨过身来，跟我打了个招呼。

noun · to wear down or be worn away by friction through use; wear and tear

这双鞋子不搁磨。