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源自拉丁语 'lubricare'(使滑动),通过古法语 'lubrifier' 进入英语,过去分词形式表示已完成润滑的状态。
❶ 指物体表面涂有润滑油或润滑剂,以减少摩擦或使其更易移动的状态。常用于机械或人体关节等场景。
“The mechanic ensured all the moving parts were properly lubricated.”
(机械师确保所有活动部件都得到了适当的润滑。)
“A well-lubricated engine runs more smoothly and lasts longer.”
(润滑良好的发动机运行更平稳,使用寿命更长。)
❶ 在非正式语境中可形容人因饮酒而处于微醺或放松的状态,带幽默色彩。
“By midnight, the party guests were all nicely lubricated.”
(到午夜时分,派对宾客们都喝得恰到好处地微醺了。)
“He gave his speech after getting slightly lubricated at the reception.”
(他在招待会上小酌几杯后发表了演讲。)
well-lubricated — 形容机械部件被充分润滑的状态,或幽默地描述人饮酒后放松的样子。
“The bicycle chain needs to be well-lubricated before the long ride.”
(长途骑行前需要给自行车链条充分上油。)