to rub in
[phrase form: rub]
01
往伤口上撒盐, 坚持谈论敏感话题
to insistently bring up a sensitive topic in conversation, causing discomfort to the person being discussed
例子
It 's essential not to rub in her failures; she's going through a tough time.
重要的是不要反复提及她的失败；她正在经历一段艰难的时期。
02
搓入, 沙化
to combine fats and dry ingredients, typically flour, using a rubbing motion with the fingers or a pastry blender
例子
To make a flaky pie crust, you should rub in the cold butter into the flour until it resembles breadcrumbs.
为了制作酥皮派皮，你应该将冷黄油揉入面粉中，直到它看起来像面包屑。
