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friction

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  • [ˈfrɪkʃən]
  • Derivatives : adj  frictionless
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Collins English-Chinese Dictionary

friction ['frɪkʃən]
  1. 1. noun [u] [物] (resistance) 摩擦力
  2. 2. noun (rubbing) 摩擦
  3. 3. noun [fig] (conflict) (also: frictions) 冲突

Comprehensive English-Chinese Dictionary

friction [ˈfrɪkʃən]
  1. 1. n.[u] 冲突不和矛盾
  2. 2. n.[u] 摩擦力
  3. 3. n.[u] 摩擦

Collins English-English Dictionary

friction ['frɪkʃən]
  1. 1. n a resistance encountered when one body moves relative to another body with which it is in contact
  2. 2. n the act, effect, or an instance of rubbing one object against another
  3. 3. n disagreement or conflict; discord
  4. 4. n [phonetics] the hissing element of a speech sound, such as a fricative
  5. 5. n perfumed alcohol used on the hair to stimulate the scalp
  6. 6. n [Etymology] C16: from French, from Latin frictio a rubbing, from fricare to rub, rub down; related to Latin friare to crumble

Examples

Friction is a form of resistance for an object in motion.
摩擦力是一种阻止物体相对运动的阻力。
The ball bearings reduce the friction on the joint.
滚珠可以减小结合处的摩擦。
Artificial grass will tend to give painful friction burns in equivalent situations.
在相同环境下,人造草容易给皮肤造成引起疼痛的摩擦刺激。
The rims of the wheels are burning hot from the friction.
轮胎的钢圈被摩擦得火热。
摩擦生热。
Friction generates heat.
制造摩擦
create friction
摩擦产生热。
Friction produces heat.
摩擦损耗
friction loss

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