Level 6 · word 15,550 of 20,000

chafe

/ˈtʃeɪf/ American
  • v. 擦痛, 恼怒
  • n. 擦伤
Definition
  • v. to rub painfully against something, or to feel annoyed
  • n. a sore spot caused by rubbing
Example
Tight shoes can chafe your skin during a long walk.
长时间走路时,紧的鞋子会磨破你的皮肤。