rub in

US /rʌb ɪn/
UK /rʌb ɪn/
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1.

擦入, 涂抹

to apply a substance to a surface or skin with a circular or back-and-forth motion

:
Rub in the lotion until it's fully absorbed.
将乳液擦入,直到完全吸收。
She rubbed in the cream gently.
她轻轻地擦入了乳霜。
2.

旧事重提, 强调

to emphasize something unpleasant or embarrassing to someone, often repeatedly, to make them feel worse

:
Don't rub it in that I lost the game.
旧事重提我输了比赛。
He kept rubbing in her mistake, making her feel even worse.
他不停地强调她的错误,让她感觉更糟。