The general low level of friction on ice allows a skater to glide along the surface smoothly without friction stopping the motion as soon as it's begun.

冰面上摩擦力通常较低，这使得滑冰选手一俟启动，就能不受摩擦力牵绊，顺畅滑翔冰面。

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To move rapidly along a surface, usually with frequent light contacts or changes of direction; skip or glide quickly.

沿着一个表面迅速地移动，通常带有频繁的轻轻接触或方向的改变；飞快地跳跃或滑过。

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After all, if something as seemingly delicate as that school of dolphins could glide beneath the surface, surely I could too.

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It revived its fortunes by retargeting itself as a productivity tool for warehouses, security teams at airports and other specialized locations where on-the-job effectiveness did require the ability to glide quietly along a smooth surface at 12 m.p.h.

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Each side of the mat has a high-quality polymer surface that has been tuned to deliver distinct glide characteristics.

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