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.
双语例句
1. His abrasive wit and caustic comments were an interviewer's nightmare.
他睿智刁钻，评论尖刻，对任何采访他的人而言都是梦魇。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Women sometimes damage their skin by going overboard with abrasive cleansers.
女性有时因过度使用磨砂膏而损伤了皮肤。
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3. Pamela was unrepentant about her strong language and abrasive remarks.
帕梅拉对自己那些脏话和伤人的言辞一点也不感到羞愧。
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4. His direct, often abrasive approach will doubtless ruffle a few feathers.
他那直截了当、往往还粗鲁生硬的办事方式无疑会激怒一些人。
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5. An abrasive material is unsuitable for cleaning baths.
