friction
noun
ˈfrɪkʃən
noun
1
disagreement,
angry
feelings,
or
unfriendliness
between
people
〔人们之间的〕不合，冲突，摩擦;
C,U
cause/create
friction
Having
my
mother
living
with
us
causes
friction
at
home.
我妈和我们一起住就会给家里造成矛盾。
[+
between
]
the
usual
frictions
between
parents
and
their
teenage
children
家长和十几岁的孩子之间常见的摩擦
[+
with
]
His
independent
attitude
was
a
constant
source
of
friction
with
his
boss.
他我行我素的作派一直是他与老板不合的根源。
2
the
natural
force
that
prevents
one
surface
from
sliding
easily
over
another
surface
[术语] 摩擦力
U | technical
Putting
oil
on
both
surfaces
reduces
friction.
两面都上油可减小摩擦力。
3
when
one
surface
rubs
against
another
摩擦
U
Check
your
rope
frequently,
as
friction
against
the
rock
can
wear
it
away.
要经常检查绳索，因为与岩石摩擦会使它磨损。