"an abrasive substance," 1853, from abrasive (adj.).
abrasive (adj.)
1805, from Latin abras-, past participle stem of abradere "to scrape away, shave off" (see abrasion) + -ive. Figurative sense of "tending to provoke anger" is first recorded 1925. Related: Abrasively; abrasiveness.
雙語例句
1. His abrasive wit and caustic comments were an interviewer's nightmare.
他睿智刁鉆，評論尖刻，對任何采訪他的人而言都是夢魘。
來自柯林斯例句
2. Women sometimes damage their skin by going overboard with abrasive cleansers.
女性有時因過度使用磨砂膏而損傷了皮膚。
來自柯林斯例句
3. Pamela was unrepentant about her strong language and abrasive remarks.
帕梅拉對自己那些臟話和傷人的言辭一點也不感到羞愧。
來自柯林斯例句
4. His direct, often abrasive approach will doubtless ruffle a few feathers.
他那直截了當、往往還粗魯生硬的辦事方式無疑會激怒一些人。
來自柯林斯例句
5. An abrasive material is unsuitable for cleaning baths.