abrasion
noun
UK/əˈbreɪ.ʒᵊn/
US/əˈbreɪ.ʒᵊn/
Definitions of abrasion noun
- Uncountable(不可數名詞)geology(地質學)
the process of rubbing away the surface of something
磨損；擦傷
The surface of this metal appears to have experienced some abrasion.
這種金屬的表面似乎經歷了一些磨損。
The movement of the glacier caused abrasion to the rocks.
冰川的移動導致了岩石的磨損。
Sand and gravel can cause abrasion to car paint.
沙子和礫石會造成汽車漆面的磨損。
- Countable(可數名詞)medical(醫學)
a place where the surface of something, such as skin, has been rubbed away
皮膚或物體表面被擦傷的部位；擦傷；刮傷
He had some abrasions on his arm after the fall.
他在跌倒後手臂上有一些擦傷。
She developed abrasions on her feet due to constant rubbing.
由於不斷摩擦，她的腳上出現了擦傷。
The doctor cleaned the abrasion on his leg.
醫生清理了他腿上的擦傷。