traction
中文来自 ECDICT
- n.
- 曳，牵引，牵引力
演变路径（由近及远）
词源说明
From Medieval Latin tractio, from Latin tractus, perfect passive participle of verb trahere (“pull”), + noun of action suffix -io (genitive -ionis).
释义（英文）
名词 Noun
- The act of pulling something along a surface using motive power.
- The condition of being so pulled.
- Grip.
- The pulling power of an engine or animal.
- The adhesive friction of a wheel etc on a surface.
- (usually after forms of gain, get or have) Progress in or momentum toward achieving a goal, especially in gaining support, recognition, or popularity.
- (medicine) A mechanically applied sustained pull, especially to a limb.
- (transport) Collectively, the locomotives of a railroad, especially electric locomotives.
动词 Verb
- (medicine, transitive) To apply a sustained pull to (a limb, etc.).