英语词汇“traction”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

trac·tion

(trăkshən)

a. The act of drawing or pulling, especially the drawing of a vehicle or load over a surface by motor power.

b. The condition of being drawn or pulled.

2. Pulling power, as of a draft animal or engine.

3. Adhesive friction, as of a wheel on a track or a tire on a road.

4. Medicine A sustained pull applied mechanically especially to the arm, leg, or neck so as to correct fractured or dislocated bones, overcome muscle spasms, or relieve pressure.

5. Informal Impetus or advancement, as toward a desired result: The bill gained traction in the Senate and was passed by a large majority.

[Medieval Latin tractiō, tractiōn-, from Latin tractus, past participle of trahere, to pull, draw.]

traction·al adj.

单词	traction
释义	trac·tion (trăkshən) n. 1. a. The act of drawing or pulling, especially the drawing of a vehicle or load over a surface by motor power. b. The condition of being drawn or pulled. 2. Pulling power, as of a draft animal or engine. 3. Adhesive friction, as of a wheel on a track or a tire on a road. 4. Medicine A sustained pull applied mechanically especially to the arm, leg, or neck so as to correct fractured or dislocated bones, overcome muscle spasms, or relieve pressure. 5. Informal Impetus or advancement, as toward a desired result: The bill gained traction in the Senate and was passed by a large majority. [Medieval Latin tractiō, tractiōn-, from Latin tractus, past participle of trahere, to pull, draw.] traction·al adj.
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