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.
Wait, Shylock. The law of Venice says that if anyone tries to kill or murder any citizen of Venice, everything that he owns shall be taken away from him.
等一等,夏洛克。威尼斯的法律规定任何企图杀害或谋害任何威尼斯公民的人,他所有的一切必须被没收。
But Haley was not satisfied.
但是哈利并不满足于这些。
The flames threw light onto the ceiling of the cave.