friction

ma sát, lực cản

the force that makes it difficult for two surfaces to slide past each other

• there is friction between A and B

Collocations reduce friction · friction between two surfaces

• There was a lot of friction between the metal parts.

  Có nhiều ma sát giữa các bộ phận kim loại.

xung đột, mâu thuẫn

a disagreement or argument, especially one that causes problems between people or groups

• there is friction between A and B

Collocations political friction · industrial friction

• There was a lot of political friction during the election.

  Có nhiều xung đột chính trị trong cuộc bầu cử.

sự chống đối, sự cản trở

the unwillingness to accept new ideas or changes, especially in a business situation

• there is friction against A

Collocations friction against change · friction within a company

• There was strong friction against the new policy.

  Có sự chống đối mạnh mẽ với chính sách mới.