friction
n
1 [U]
(a) rubbing of one surface or thing against another 摩擦
Friction between two sticks can create a fire. 两个棍棒相互摩擦能起火.
(b) resistance of one surface to another surface or substance that moves over it 摩擦力
The force of friction affects the speed at which spacecraft can re-enter the earth's atmosphere. 摩擦力能影响航天器返回地球大气层的速度.
2 [U, C] disagreement or conflict between people or parties with different views 人或党派之间不同观点的矛盾或冲突
There is a great deal of friction between the management and the work force. 劳资双方之间存在大量矛盾.
conflicts and frictions that have still to be resolved 仍须解决的冲突和摩擦.
He did a lot of research and travelled around the USA looking for information about his ancestors.
他做了大量的研究,在美国跑了许多地方,了解有关祖先的情况。
Even before India won independence from its British rulers, it was clear that Gandhi was the key figure and leader in the struggle of 380 million Indians to govern themselves.