friction
noun [ U ] uk/ˈfrɪk.ʃən/ us/ˈfrɪk.ʃən/
(FORCE)
摩擦力;摩擦
the force that makes it difficult for one object to slide along the surface of another or to move through a liquid or gas
When you rub your hands together the friction produces heat. 揉搓双手时,摩擦会产生热量。
(DISAGREEMENT)
(观点不同者之间的)摩擦,不和
disagreement or unfriendliness caused by people having different opinions
There's a lot of friction between my wife and my mother. 我妻子和我母亲之间有很多龃龉。
Politics is a source of considerable friction in our family. 政治问题在我们家是矛盾的一大根源。
Border clashes have led to increased friction between the two countries. 边境冲突引发了两国间更大的摩擦。