traction

名词 n. 动词 v.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. The act of pulling something along a surface using motive power. uncountable,usually
    — Horse traction was used for all but 23 years of the tramway's life.
  2. The condition of being so pulled. uncountable,usually
  3. Grip. uncountable,usually
  4. The pulling power of an engine or animal. uncountable,usually
  5. The adhesive friction of a wheel etc on a surface. uncountable,usually
  6. Progress in or momentum toward achieving a goal, especially in gaining support, recognition, or popularity.; The extent of adoption of a new product or service, typically measured in number of customers or level of revenue achieved. uncountable,usually
  7. Progress in or momentum toward achieving a goal, especially in gaining support, recognition, or popularity.; Popular support. uncountable,usually
  8. Progress in or momentum toward achieving a goal, especially in gaining support, recognition, or popularity.; Scholarly interest and research. uncountable,usually
    — Despite this somewhat late start, the field of study has gained great traction globally, and since 2015 has even had its own journal: Linguistic Landscape: An International Journal.
  9. A mechanically applied sustained pull, especially to a limb. uncountable,usually
  10. Collectively, the locomotives of a railroad, especially electric locomotives. uncountable,usually
动词 v.
  1. To apply a sustained pull to (a limb, etc.). transitive

词形变化

tractions plural tractions present,singular,third-person tractioning participle,present tractioned participle,past tractioned past

词汇关系

衍生词
countertraction gain traction gription non-traction nontraction retraction re-tractioning retractioning tractional traction alopecia traction battery tractioneer traction engine tractionless traction motor tractive
相关词
contraction subtraction

词源

词源 1
From Medieval Latin tractio, from Latin tractus, perfect passive participle of verb trahere (“pull”), + noun of action suffix -io (genitive -ionis).
词源 2
From Medieval Latin tractio, from Latin tractus, perfect passive participle of verb trahere (“pull”), + noun of action suffix -io (genitive -ionis).
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