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chafed

/cheyf/US // tʃeɪf //UK // (tʃeɪf) //

皴裂的,皴裂,皴皱的,皴裂过的

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Definitions

v.有主动词 verb
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    chafed, chaf·ing.

    • : to wear or abrade by rubbing: He chafed his shoes on the rocks.
    • : to make sore by rubbing: Her collar chafed her neck.
    • : to irritate; annoy: The dripping of the faucet chafed her nerves.
    • : to warm by rubbing: to chafe cold hands.
    • : Obsolete. to heat; make warm.
v.无主动词 verb
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    chafed, chaf·ing.

    • : to become worn or sore from rubbing: His neck began to chafe from the starched collar.
    • : to rub; press with friction: The horse chafed against his stall.
    • : to be irritated or annoyed: He chafed at their constant interruptions.
n.名词 noun
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    • : irritation; annoyance.
    • : heat, wear, or soreness caused by rubbing.

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Examples

  • Koreans have long chafed that the body of water is named after Japan, which colonized Korea in the early 20th century.

  • Both went to Oxford University and chafed at the snobbery of English elites.

  • Message: the arch, condescending Obama that so chafed Hillary backers was back with a vengeance.

  • Gingrich had an off night as he chafed under criticism, while Romney threw no punches.

  • Newt Plays Clumsy Defense by Howard Kurtz Gingrich had an off night as he chafed under criticism, while Romney threw no punches.

  • On these occasions he was sterner than usual with Eudora, who chafed under the firm rein held upon her, and longed to be free.

  • They chafed his hands, and continued bathing his temples, keeping his head up, till he gave signs of returning animation.

  • She learned to imitate Charley, in curbing his impetuosity; and he chafed less at her soft touch upon the rein.

  • In these channels the waters have chafed, ground, abraded, eroded for centuries which man cannot number.

  • I chafed secretly against this life of tranquil appreciations more and more.