grindstones
n. 磨石( grindstone的名词复数 ); 砂轮; 持续辛勤地工作; 努力不懈
A grindstone is a large round stone that turns like a wheel and is used for sharpening knives and tools.
If students keep their noses to the grindstones, they won't fail the course.
如果学生一刻不停地拼命干, 他们就不会不及格.