"friction" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 摩擦
• 矛盾 (引申义)

Definition

摩擦是指两种表面相互摩擦时产生的阻力，使运动变得困难。它也指人与人之间的冲突或紧张关系。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

‘Friction’ 可用于科学（物理摩擦）和社会场合（人际冲突）。常见搭配有 'reduce friction'、'cause friction'。不要与 'fraction'（分数）或 'fiction'（虚构）混淆。

Examples

When you rub your hands together, you feel friction.

当你把双手搓在一起时，会感受到**摩擦**。

Too much friction will slow down the wheels.

过多的**摩擦**会让车轮变慢。

There is some friction between the two teams.

这两支队伍之间有些**矛盾**。

Using oil reduces friction in the engine.

使用机油能减少发动机里的**摩擦**。

After the meeting, there was clear friction between the managers.

会议后，经理们之间明显有了**矛盾**。

"Let’s not cause any more friction and just agree to disagree," she said.

她说：“我们别再制造**摩擦**了，同意彼此不同意见吧。”