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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。
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。)
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。)