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abrasion

UK //əˈbreɪʒ(ə)n//US //əˈbreɪʒən//

词源

源自拉丁语 'abrasio',意为'刮擦',由 'ab-'(离开)和 'radere'(刮)组成。17世纪进入英语。

noun

❶ 指物体表面因摩擦而造成的磨损或擦伤,常见于皮肤、金属或岩石等材料。

“The abrasion on his knee was caused by falling on the pavement.”

(他膝盖上的擦伤是因为摔在人行道上造成的。)

“Sandpaper is used to create controlled abrasions on wood surfaces.”

(砂纸用于在木材表面制造可控的磨损。)

❶ 地质学中特指岩石颗粒通过摩擦逐渐变小的过程。

“River stones become smooth through continuous abrasion.”

(河石通过持续的摩擦作用变得光滑。)

“Glacial abrasion carved deep valleys in the mountain range.”

(冰川摩擦作用在山脉中刻蚀出深谷。)

同义词:scratch, scrape, erosion, wear, friction

常见短语

abrasion resistance — 指材料抵抗表面磨损的能力,常用于描述织物、金属或涂料的耐用性。

“This fabric has excellent abrasion resistance for outdoor use.”

(这种面料具有极佳的耐磨性,适合户外使用。)