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 |