Improving communications brought more trade and contract, but also more friction between social groups.

改善交流会带来更多的贸易和合同，但也会增加社会群体之间的摩擦。

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Ironically, greater success in China could lead to more friction if it puts even more cash in Apple's already overflowing coffers.

讽刺的是，如果苹果公司本已过剩的现金流因此而增多，那么在中国市场的成功反而会令它面临更大的压力。

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There are many different clutch designs, but most are based on one more friction discs, pressed tightly together or against a flywheel using springs.

离合器有很多类型，但大多数离合器都有一个或多个摩擦片，用弹簧紧紧压着飞轮。

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"Whereas personality similarity is likely to facilitate this process, personality differences may result in more friction and conflict in daily life, " she said.

BBC: NEWS | Health | Similarity 'makes happy marriage'

They worry about the growing power of the Sunni sheikhs within the police force, that could lead to more friction with the Shiite-dominated government in Baghdad.

NPR: Sunni Sheiks Join Iraqi Police to Fight Al Qaida

Or is Yahoo so far gone, corporate culture-wise, that any attempt at reform, no matter how well designed and well intended, is bound to yield more friction than forward progress?

FORBES: Yahoo Spins No-Work-From-Home Policy As Morale Booster. Seriously.