grist
n
1 [U] (arch 古) grain to be ground 待磨的谷物.
2 (idm 习语) grist to the/sb's `mill useful or profitable, esp in addition to or as a contribution to sth larger 有益的或有利的东西(尤指对某事物的补充或补助)
I never refuse odd jobs to supplement my income it's all grist to the mill. 我为增加收入, 对於做零活总是来者不拒--多多益善.
🗣️ 情景例句
He began to seek jobs in the classified advertisement column in the newspaper.
他开始从报纸的分类广告栏找工作。
It was a terrible experience,and I won't forget it.