friction
翻譯
摩擦, 衝突, 不和
例句
Oil reduces friction between the moving parts.
油可以減少運動部件之間的摩擦。
There is a lot of friction between the two departments.
這兩個部門之間有很多摩擦。
文法模式
((between sth.)) (……之間的)摩擦 There is friction between the two surfaces.
((with sb.)) (與……的)衝突 He had some friction with his new boss.
近義詞
Synonyms: rubbing, resistance, conflict, discord; Antonyms: harmony, agreement
詞源
源自拉丁語「frictio」,意為「摩擦」。
記憶技巧
想像兩個物體相互摩擦——這既可以是物理上的(產生熱量),也可以是社會關係上的(產生緊張關係)。