Examples

把镰刀磨得飞快。

Sharpen the sickles till they are like razors.

鞋底磨了个窟窿

have worn a hole in the sole of one's shoe

面儿磨得很光。

The surface has been polished shining bright.

磨剪子

grind scissors; sharpen scissors

磨大理石

polish marble

他被这场病磨得不成样子。

The illness has worn him down to a mere shadow of his former self.

他不答应，你就跟他磨。

If he doesn't agree, just keep on at him until he does.

快走吧，别再磨时间了。

Stop dawdling and get going.

我跟他磨了半天嘴皮子，也没能把他说服。

I failed to bring him around though I talked myself hoarse.

我没功夫跟他磨嘴皮子。

I can't afford to waste my time arguing with him.

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