"friction" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 摩擦
• 矛盾 (引申義)

Definition

摩擦是指兩種表面相互摩擦時產生的阻力，使運動變得困難。它也指人與人之間的衝突或緊張關係。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

‘Friction’ 可用於科學（物理摩擦）及社交語境（人際衝突）。常見搭配 'reduce friction'、'cause friction'。不要和 'fraction'（分數）或 'fiction'（小說）混淆。

Examples

When you rub your hands together, you feel friction.

當你把雙手搓在一起時，會感受到**摩擦**。

Too much friction will slow down the wheels.

過多的**摩擦**會讓輪子變慢。

There is some friction between the two teams.

這兩支隊伍之間有些**矛盾**。

Using oil reduces friction in the engine.

使用機油能減少引擎裡的**摩擦**。

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

會議後，經理們之間明顯產生了**矛盾**。

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

她說：「我們別再製造**摩擦**了，就同意彼此有不同意見吧。」