friction

1. (uncountable, usually)The rubbing of one object or surface against another.

   Reibung

   тре́ниеtrénije

   тертя́tertjá

   effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure

2. (uncountable, usually)A force that resists the relative motion or tendency to such motion of two bodies in contact.

   Reibung

   си́ла тре́нияsíla trénija

   тертя́tertjá

3. (figuratively, uncountable, usually)Conflict, as between persons having dissimilar ideas or interests; clash.

   Reiberei, Friktion

   тре́нияtrénija, разногла́сияraznoglásija

   тертя́tertjá

   a state of conflict between persons

4. (uncountable, usually)Any obstacle or hindrance that makes a system less convenient or desirable to use.

   Users have reported friction from having to enter their passwords many times a day.

5. (China, historical, uncountable, usually)Conflict during the Second Sino-Japanese War, as between the Communists and non-hanjian Kuomintang forces.

6. (countable, obsolete, usually)A massage of the body to restore circulation.

1. Frictions between Japan and the U.S. are easing up for a change.

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2. What do you think has caused the present trade friction between Japan and the U.S.?

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3. I think that she will discuss trade friction.

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4. The newspaper reported friction between the two parties.

   ruГазета сообщила о борьбе между двумя партиями.

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5. I'm worried it could create friction between us.

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