friction

/ˈfrɪkʃən/

a state of conflict between persons

中文释义：摩擦；冲突

There has been some friction between the two departments over budget allocation.

两个部门在预算分配上产生了一些摩擦。

Cultural differences can cause friction in international teams.

文化差异可能在国际团队中引起摩擦。