friction
翻译
摩擦, 冲突, 不和
例句
Oil reduces friction between the moving parts.
油可以减少运动部件之间的摩擦。
There is a lot of friction between the two departments.
这两个部门之间有很多摩擦。
语法模式
((between sth.)) (……之间的)摩擦 There is friction between the two surfaces.
((with sb.)) (与……的)冲突 He had some friction with his new boss.
近义词
Synonyms: rubbing, resistance, conflict, discord; Antonyms: harmony, agreement
词源
源自拉丁语“frictio”,意为“摩擦”。
记忆技巧
想象两个物体相互摩擦——这既可以是物理上的(产生热量),也可以是社会关系上的(产生紧张关系)。