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greased

UK /ɡriːst/US /ɡriːst/

词源

源自中古英语 'gresen',与古英语 'grēasian'(涂油)相关,最终源于原始日耳曼语词根。

adjective

❶ 指物体表面涂有油脂或润滑剂的状态,常用于形容光滑、易滑动或防止粘连的表面处理。

“The mechanic used greased bearings to reduce friction in the engine.”

(机械师使用了涂有油脂的轴承以减少发动机的摩擦。)

“Her hands were greased after fixing the bicycle chain.”

(修理完自行车链条后,她的手上沾满了油脂。)

同义词:oiled, lubricated, slick

verb

❶ 涂抹油脂或润滑剂的行为,通常是为了使物体更光滑、减少摩擦或防止粘连。

“She greased the baking tray to prevent the cookies from sticking.”

(她在烤盘上涂了油以防饼干粘住。)

“The workers greased the machinery to keep it running smoothly.”

(工人们给机器上了油以保持其顺畅运转。)

同义词:lubricate, oil, anoint

常见短语

greased lightning — 形容某事或某人动作极快,像闪电一样迅速。

“He ran through the finish line like greased lightning.”

(他像闪电一样冲过了终点线。)