friction
Word family adjectivefrictionalfrictionlessnounfriction
fric·tion /ˈfrɪkʃən/ ●○○ noun 1 DISAGREE[countableC, uncountableU] disagreement, angry feelings, or unfriendliness between people 〔人们之间的〕不合,冲突,摩擦 SYN tensioncause/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。
friction 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
friction with His independent attitude was a constant source of friction with his boss. 他我行我素的做派一直是他与老板不合的根源。
2 HP[uncountableU] technical the natural force that prevents one surface from sliding easily over another surface 摩擦力 Putting oil on both surfaces reduces friction. 两面都上油可减小摩擦力。
3 RUB[uncountableU] when one surface rubs against another 摩擦 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。
cause/create friction• The decision caused friction between Estrada and Islas, who knew from experience that education is a ticket out of minimum-wage work.• Nevertheless, several issues have caused friction in recent months.• For all of them the lungs push air through a narrow opening where it causes friction of various kinds.• There is a strong ethnic community and this causes friction in the community because of the lack of jobs.• It's bound to cause friction, and that's not fair with Terry's wedding coming up.• The conflict between Shetlanders and incomers is presumed in turn to cause friction between Shetlanders.• Not wanting to cause friction with your partner is understandable, but it is worth bearing a few things in mind.• Me being at work causes friction at home. Origin friction (1500-1600) French Latin frictio, from fricare “to rub”