abrasion
UK/ә'breiʒәn/US
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Definitions
n.
The process of wearing away a surface by friction
磨损，磨耗
n.
A scraped or grazed area, especially on the skin
擦伤，擦伤处
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedab- (away) + ras (scrape) + -ion (process/result) = "a scraping away." Names both the wearing-down process and its result — a worn surface or a graze on the skin.
Root rad-scrape still carries 5 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.cuts and abrasions割伤和擦伤
- 2.abrasion resistance耐磨性
- 3.minor abrasion轻微擦伤
- 4.skin abrasion皮肤擦伤
Example Sentences
- 1.
She suffered cuts and abrasions after falling off her bike.
- 2.
The rope showed signs of abrasion where it rubbed the rock.
- 3.
Wind and water cause slow abrasion of the coastline.