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greasy

UK //ˈɡriː.si//US //ˈɡriː.si//

词源

源自中古英语 grece(油脂)+ -y(形容词后缀),最早可追溯至古法语 graisse。

adjective

❶ 形容物体表面覆盖油脂或油腻的状态,通常让人感觉滑腻或不干净。

“The mechanic's hands were greasy after fixing the car engine.”

(修完汽车发动机后,机械师的手上沾满了油污。)

“She wiped the greasy pan with a paper towel.”

(她用纸巾擦拭油腻的平底锅。)

❶ 形容人油滑或谄媚的态度,带有贬义。

“The salesman had a greasy smile that made customers uncomfortable.”

(推销员露出油滑的笑容,让顾客感到不适。)

“His greasy compliments sounded insincere.”

(他那些谄媚的恭维听起来很虚伪。)

同义词:oily, slick, unctuous, slippery, buttery

常见短语

greasy spoon — 指廉价的小餐馆,通常提供油腻的食物,环境简陋。

“We stopped at a greasy spoon for some burgers and fries.”

(我们在一家廉价小餐馆停下来吃了汉堡和薯条。)