(of a substance or material) capable of polishing or cleaning a hard surface by rubbing or grinding (物质,材料)有研磨(或抛光)作用的 ■tending to rub or graze the skin 粗糙的 the trees were abrasive to the touch. 这些树摸起来粗糙扎手。 ■(figurative)(of sounds or music) rough to the ear; harsh (喻)(声音,音乐)刺耳的 fast abrasive rhythms. 快而刺耳的旋律。 ■(figurative)(of a person or their manner) showing little concern for the feelings of others; harsh (喻)(人或其举止)伤人感情的,生硬粗暴的 her abrasive and arrogant personal style won her few friends. 她暴躁而又傲慢的个人风格使得她没什么朋友。
noun
a substance used for grinding, polishing, or cleaning a hard surface (研)磨料
派生 abrasiveness noun 语源
mid 19th cent. (as a noun): from Latin abras- 'abraded', from the verb abradere (see abrade), + -ive