Wordiyotraction
🇬🇧 UK/'trækʃən/🇺🇸 US/'trækʃәn/
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Definitions
n.
The grip of a wheel or foot on a surface; the act of pulling something along; progress or momentum gained.
牵引力；附着力；（比喻）进展，影响力
v.
To apply a sustained pull to a limb or bone for medical treatment.
对（肢体）施加牵引力
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.gain traction获得进展／引发关注
- 2.lose traction失去抓地力／失去势头
- 3.get traction站稳脚跟／引起反响
- 4.traction control牵引力控制系统
Example Sentences
- 1.
The car lost traction on the icy road and skidded into a ditch.
- 2.
The startup's new app is gaining traction among young professionals.
- 3.
The doctor placed his leg in traction to allow the broken bone to heal properly.