abrasive
abrasive
[əˈbreɪsɪv]
adjective
abrasiveness
noun
语源
[əˈbreɪsɪv]
adjective
- (of a substance or material) capable of polishing or cleaning a hard surface by rubbing or grinding
（物质，材料）有研磨（或抛光）作用的
■tending to rub or graze the skin
粗糙的
the trees were abrasive to the touch.
这些树摸起来粗糙扎手。
■(figurative)(of sounds or music) rough to the ear; harsh
(喻)（声音，音乐）刺耳的
fast abrasive rhythms.
快而刺耳的旋律。
■(figurative)(of a person or their manner) showing little concern for the feelings of others; harsh
(喻)（人或其举止）伤人感情的，生硬粗暴的
her abrasive and arrogant personal style won her few friends.
她暴躁而又傲慢的个人风格使得她没什么朋友。
- a substance used for grinding, polishing, or cleaning a hard surface
（研）磨料
abrasiveness
noun
语源
- mid 19th cent. (as a noun): from Latin abras- 'abraded', from the verb abradere (see abrade), + -ive
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