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（互相接触的两物体作来回相对运动） rub; chafe
The journal rubs against the bearing surface.
轴颈在轴承面上摩擦。
[物] （相互接触的两物体在接触面上发生阻碍相对运动的现象） friction
rolling friction
滚动摩擦
sliding friction
滑动摩擦
Oil is put in machinery to reduce the friction.
把油涂到机器上减少摩擦。
（因利害冲突而引起的明争暗斗） friction; conflict; clash
internal friction
内部摩擦
have a brush with sb.
与某人发生摩擦
create friction
制造摩擦
The conflict between the two countries finally caused a war.
两国间的摩擦终于导致了一场战争。
As far as we are concerned, these frictions are not of our own making [have been imposed on us].
就我们来说， 这种摩擦是被动式的。