
好词典
源自中古英语 'chaufen'(加热/摩擦),最终来自拉丁语 'calefacere'(使变热),由 'calere'(热)和 'facere'(做)组成。
❶ 因摩擦或刺激导致的皮肤发红、疼痛或不适,常见于衣物摩擦或运动时皮肤间的反复接触。
“Long-distance runners often suffer from chafing on their inner thighs.”
(长跑运动员的大腿内侧常因摩擦而疼痛。)
“The baby developed chafing from the rough fabric of the diaper.”
(婴儿因尿布粗糙的材质而皮肤发红。)
❶ 通过摩擦或反复接触使某物磨损或刺激皮肤,也比喻因持续的小困扰而感到烦躁。
“The rope chafed against the edge of the rock, weakening over time.”
(绳子在岩石边缘反复摩擦,逐渐磨损。)
“His constant complaints chafed at her patience.”
(他不停的抱怨逐渐消磨了她的耐心。)
chafing at the bit — 形容人或动物因被限制而感到焦躁不安,源自马因衔铁摩擦而烦躁的状态。
“After weeks of quarantine, the children were chafing at the bit to go outside.”
(隔离数周后,孩子们迫不及待想出门。)