But this paternalistic approach to governing chafes with many in the population who have grown tired of being told how to live their lives. 但这种家长式的治理作风引起了许多新加坡人不满,他们厌倦了被告诉该如何生活。
But this longing chafes against any number of obstacles, including their intellect and common sense. 但此种渴望与种种障碍相违背,包括他们的才智与见识。
This leash chafes the dog's neck. 这个皮带擦破了狗的脖子。
She chafes at their emphasis on a traditional, family role for women: "Discrimination against women begins at home." 她们对于女性在家庭中扮演的传统角色感到非常气愤,她说“对女性的歧视始自家庭。”
He chafes at rebuke. 他对于指责感到恼怒。
The river chafes against the rocky shore He crawl on his belly under the lee of a stone dyke 河水猛冲着岩石堤岸。他在一条石堤的掩护下匍匐前进