Abrade



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Abrade

• v.磨损, 磨小
• ［英］ v.磨损, 磨小 ( to scrape or rub off)
• ［记］ ab+rade ( 磨擦) -> 摩擦掉
• ［同］ 派生词: abraded ( adj.磨损的eroded) ; abrasion ( n. 表面磨损) ; abrasive ( adj. 有研磨作用的, 粗糙的; 粗暴的)
• ［反］ augment(v.增大)

Webster Collegiate

verb (abraded; abrading)

• Etymology: Latin abradere to scrape off, from ab- + radere to scrape — more at rodent
• Date: 1677
• transitive verb
  • 1.
    • a. to rub or wear away especially by friction ; erode
    • b. to irritate or roughen by rubbing
  • 2. to wear down in spirit ; irritate, weary
• intransitive verb
  • to undergo abrasion
• • abradable adjective
• • abrader noun

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