fraying

动词 fray:

1. wear away by rubbing
   同义词：fray, frazzle
2. cause friction
   同义词：rub, fray, fret, chafe, scratch

1. The electric wire is fraying and could be dangerous to handle.
   电线快磨破了，使用起来可能有危险。
2. A ring or collar of rope used to hoist spars or prevent fraying.
   索环一环或一圈绳子，用来升起桅杆或防止磨损