rub
UK/rʌb/US
IELTSTOEFLB2
Definitions
v.
To move one object against another with pressure and friction; to spread a substance by rubbing
摩擦，擦；涂抹
n.
An act of rubbing; a difficulty or problem
摩擦，擦；困难，障碍
Root Breakdown
Native Englishrubother
=rub
Common Collocations
- 1.rub against摩擦，蹭
- 2.rub off蹭掉；感染（习惯）
- 3.rub in揉进去；反复强调
- 4.rub out擦掉，消除
Example Sentences
- 1.
She rubbed her tired eyes after staring at the screen for hours.
- 2.
He rubbed sunscreen onto his shoulders before heading to the beach.
- 3.
The mechanic rubbed the metal surface clean with a dry cloth.