friction

US [ˈfrɪkʃ(ə)n]
UK ['frɪkʃ(ə)n]
  • n.摩擦;摩擦力;不和;争执
  • Web冲突;磨擦;磨擦力
Plural Form:frictions  
Friction
n.
1.
[u]
摩擦the action of one object or surface moving against another
Friction between moving parts had caused the engine to overheat.
活动部件的摩擦使发动机过热。
2.
[u]
摩擦力the resistance (= the force that stops sth moving) of one surface to another surface or substance moving over or through it
The force of friction slows the spacecraft down as it re-enters the earth's atmosphere.
航天飞船重返地球大气层时因有摩擦力而减慢速度。
3.
[u][c]
~ (between A and B)
争执;分歧;不和disagreement or a lack of friendship among people who have different opinions about sth
conflicts and frictions that have still to be resolved
仍有待解决的冲突和摩擦

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