B2 adjective 중립

abrasion

/əˈbreɪ.ʒən/

A surface injury caused by skin being rubbed or scraped against a rough surface, or the process of wearing away a material through friction. It typically refers to superficial damage rather than deep wounds or complete destruction.

예시

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1

He fell off his bike and suffered a minor abrasion on his right knee.

He fell off his bike and suffered a minor scrape on his right knee.

2

The medical report described several superficial abrasions on the patient's torso.

The medical report described several superficial scrapes on the patient's torso.

3

It's just a little abrasion from the carpet; it won't even need a bandage.

It's just a little scrape from the carpet; it won't even need a bandage.

어휘 가족

명사
abrasion
Verb
abrade
부사
abrasively
형용사
abrasive
관련
abrasiveness
💡

암기 팁

Think of an 'eraser' (which sounds like the 'ras' in abrasion) rubbing against paper to wear it away.

빠른 퀴즈

The geologist noted that the smooth surface of the rock was caused by years of river ____.

정답!

정답은: abrasion

예시

1

He fell off his bike and suffered a minor abrasion on his right knee.

everyday

He fell off his bike and suffered a minor scrape on his right knee.

2

The medical report described several superficial abrasions on the patient's torso.

formal

The medical report described several superficial scrapes on the patient's torso.

3

It's just a little abrasion from the carpet; it won't even need a bandage.

informal

It's just a little scrape from the carpet; it won't even need a bandage.

4

Glacial abrasion occurs when rocks embedded in ice grind against the bedrock below.

academic

Glacial wearing occurs when rocks embedded in ice grind against the bedrock below.

5

Our new coating is designed to protect the equipment against mechanical abrasion.

business

Our new coating is designed to protect the equipment against mechanical wear and tear.

어휘 가족

명사
abrasion
Verb
abrade
부사
abrasively
형용사
abrasive
관련
abrasiveness

자주 쓰는 조합

minor abrasion a small scrape
corneal abrasion a scratch on the surface of the eye
abrasion resistance the ability to withstand wear and tear
surface abrasion wear on the outermost layer
skin abrasion a scrape on the skin

자주 쓰는 구문

resistance to abrasion

durability against surface wear

signs of abrasion

visible evidence of scraping or wearing

wind-blown abrasion

erosion caused by sand or particles carried by wind

자주 혼동되는 단어

abrasion vs laceration

An abrasion is a surface-level scrape, whereas a laceration is a deep cut or jagged tear in the skin.

abrasion vs contusion

An abrasion involves skin being rubbed off, while a contusion is a bruise where the skin remains intact.

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사용 참고사항

The term is used both in medical contexts for scrapes and in industrial or geological contexts for the wearing down of surfaces. It is considered more technical and formal than 'scrape' or 'scratch'.

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자주 하는 실수

Learners often use 'abrasion' to describe any kind of cut, but it specifically refers to injuries where the skin is rubbed off, not sliced.

💡

암기 팁

Think of an 'eraser' (which sounds like the 'ras' in abrasion) rubbing against paper to wear it away.

📖

어원

From the Latin 'abrasio', meaning 'a scraping off', derived from 'ab' (away) and 'radere' (to scrape).

문법 패턴

Countable noun Commonly used with the preposition 'to' (abrasions to the face) or 'of' (abrasion of the skin)

빠른 퀴즈

The geologist noted that the smooth surface of the rock was caused by years of river ____.

정답!

정답은: abrasion

관련 단어

bishop

B2

To admit a person into the Christian church through the rite of confirmation performed by a bishop. It can also refer to the formal act of ordaining or appointing someone to the office of bishop.

bitterly

B2

An adverb used to describe actions or feelings done with intense resentment, deep disappointment, or extreme harshness. It is also frequently used to emphasize that weather conditions are painfully cold.

bivalve

B2

A bivalve is an aquatic mollusk with a body enclosed within a hinged shell that consists of two distinct parts. This group includes well-known creatures like clams, oysters, mussels, and scallops, which are often harvested for food or studied for their environmental impact.

bizarrely

B2

In a very strange or unusual manner that is often difficult to explain or expect. It is used to describe actions, appearances, or situations that deviate significantly from what is considered normal.

blackberry

B2

To go out and gather wild blackberries from bushes, typically during late summer or early autumn. It describes the specific recreational or foraging activity of picking these berries in nature.

blackcurrant

B2

Describing something that has the flavor, scent, or dark purple color of the blackcurrant berry. It is frequently used to characterize food products, beverages, and scents derived from the Ribes nigrum plant.

blackhead

B2

A small, dark-colored bump on the skin caused by a clogged hair follicle where oil and skin cells have oxidized upon contact with air. They are a mild type of acne that commonly appears on the face, particularly on the nose and chin.

blackmail

B2

To demand money, favors, or specific actions from someone by threatening to reveal embarrassing or damaging information about them. It involves using a person's secrets or weaknesses as a way to coerce them into compliance.

blanket

B2

A blanket is a large piece of warm cloth used as a covering on a bed or for keeping a person warm. In a more abstract sense, it refers to a complete layer of something that covers an area or a rule that applies to all cases indiscriminately.

blade

B2

To level, shape, or clear a surface such as soil, snow, or gravel using a broad, flat metal edge. It also refers to the act of traveling or exercising using inline skates (rollerblades).

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