chafe
US /tʃeɪf/
UK /tʃeɪf/
动词
1.
擦伤, 磨损
to make (a part of the body) sore by rubbing
示例:
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The collar began to chafe his neck.
衣领开始磨擦他的脖子。
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My skin tends to chafe easily in hot weather.
我的皮肤在炎热的天气里容易擦伤。
2.
恼火, 不耐烦
to become annoyed or impatient about something
示例:
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He began to chafe at the restrictions placed upon him.
他开始对施加在他身上的限制感到恼火。
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The team was chafing under the strict new rules.
团队对严格的新规定感到恼火。
名词
擦伤, 磨损
an injury or soreness caused by rubbing
示例:
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He had a nasty chafe on his inner thigh from cycling.
他骑自行车时大腿内侧有严重的擦伤。
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To prevent chafe, apply a protective balm.
为防止擦伤,请涂抹保护性润肤膏。
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