If something such as cloth or rope frays, or if something frays it, its threads or fibres start to come apart from each other and spoil its appearance. 磨损
verb [vt. 及物动词]磨损,磨松;紧张,烦躁;用头磨
The fabric is very fine or frays easily. 这种布料很细,或者说是容易磨损。
noun [抽象名词]争论;打架;磨损处
They were ready for the fray. 他们准备好了争斗。
noun [专属名词](Fray)(美、英、法、俄)弗雷(人名)
As the debate went on, tempers began to fray. 随着辩论的继续,火气就上来了。