rub
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/rʌb/
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/rʌb/
to move your hand or something back and forth on a surface while pressing
I rub the stain on my shirt to clean it.
我摩擦衬衫上的污渍来清洁它。
to press two surfaces together and move them back and forth
Some animals rub their noses together to say hello.
一些动物互相摩擦鼻子来打招呼。
to move back and forth against something while pressing, often causing pain
The rough rope can rub and hurt your skin.
粗糙的绳子会摩擦并伤害你的皮肤。
to spread a substance over a surface by pressing and moving
Rub the lotion on your skin to keep it soft.
将乳液涂抹在皮肤上以保持柔软。
the act of rubbing a surface
A gentle rub can help relax your muscles.
轻柔的摩擦可以帮助放松肌肉。
a problem or difficulty
The rub is that we don't have enough time to finish.
问题是我们没有足够的时间来完成。