chafe
[tʃeɪf] verb
RUB 摩擦
intransitive or transitive
■to make or become damaged or sore by rubbing （使）擦伤；（使）擦破；（使）擦痛•The bracelet was so tight that it started to chafe (my wrist).这手镯太紧，把我（的手腕）都擦痛了。 transitive old-fashioned
■to warm a part of the body by rubbing 擦热，摩擦取暖
[tʃeɪf] verb
BE ANNOYED 恼火
intransitive usually + adverb or preposition
■to be or become annoyed or lose patience because of rules or limits （因规则或约束）恼火，生气，不耐烦•We have been chafing under petty regulations for too long.我们为琐碎的规章制度而恼火已经很久了。 |