Friction Meaning in English

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释义

Friction is the force that happens when two surfaces rub against each other, making movement harder. It also means conflict or tension between people or groups.

用法与细微差别

'Friction' is used in both scientific and social contexts. In science, it's physical (motion/force); in social settings, it means disagreement or tension. Collocations: 'reduce friction,' 'personal friction,' 'cause friction.' Do not confuse with 'fraction' or 'fiction.'

• Spanish: fricción - tensión (figurado)
• Portuguese (BR): atrito - tensão (figurado)
• Portuguese (PT): atrito - tensão (figurado)
• Chinese (Simplified): 摩擦 - 矛盾 (引申义)
• Chinese (Traditional): 摩擦 - 矛盾 (引申義)
• Hindi: घर्षण - तनाव (रूपक)
• Arabic: احتكاك - توتر (مجازي)
• Bengali: ঘর্ষণ - দ্বন্দ্ব
• Russian: трение - разногласия
• Japanese: 摩擦 - 不和
• Vietnamese: ma sát - xung đột
• Korean: 마찰 - 갈등
• Turkish: sürtünme - anlaşmazlık
• Urdu: رگڑ - تنازع
• Indonesian: gesekan - ketegangan

例句

When you rub your hands together, you feel friction.

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Too much friction will slow down the wheels.

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There is some friction between the two teams.

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Using oil reduces friction in the engine.

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

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

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