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.
It was an important part of Native American's existence.
野牛是美洲土著人赖以生活的重要部分。
Kunta had been seized in the forest and then hit on the head with a hard object.
孔塔在森林里被抓住以后,他的头部就被一个硬的东西打了一下。
If an unfair law existed, - and there were many that had been passed by the British rulers in India and South Africa - it was the duty of everyone to disobey this law, but without using violence.