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Friction Caused Frɪkʃn Rock Combined Weight Climber Rope

Front friction
Pron ['frɪkʃn]
Back 【FRICTION】
Friction against the rock, combined with the weight of the climber, caused his rope to break.
岩石的摩擦加上攀登者的重量,使得绳子断了。
【重点词汇】
friction n. 摩擦
combine with: 与...结合
Vocab
frictionthe resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another

When one thing rubs and grates against another, it causes friction. That can include two clashing personalities or simply a match striking the matchbox and causing a spark.

A form of resistance, friction is caused by a chafing movement between two or more objects. In the 18th century, friction meant specifically a “resistance to motion,” but a few decades later grew to also describe disagreement or conflict. The friction between the brakes and your tires helps stop your car when you're going too fast. Not speeding in the first place can help avoid friction between you and the traffic police.

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friction
frictional
frictionless

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