
好词典

源自中古英语 'oilen',来自古法语 'oiler',最终源于拉丁语 'oleum'(油)。
❶ 指物体表面被涂上油或润滑油的状态,常用于描述机器零件或需要润滑的物品。
“The door hinges need to be oiled to stop them from squeaking.”
(门铰链需要上油以防止它们发出吱吱声。)
“He oiled the bicycle chain before the long ride.”
(他在长途骑行前给自行车链条上了油。)
❶ 给某物涂油或润滑油的行为,通常是为了减少摩擦或保护表面。
“She oiled the sewing machine to keep it running smoothly.”
(她给缝纫机上了油以保持其顺畅运行。)
“He oiled the tools to prevent rust.”
(他给工具上了油以防生锈。)
oiled up — 指身体或物体被大量涂油的状态,常用于描述运动员或机器准备充分。
“The wrestlers were oiled up before the match.”
(摔跤手们在比赛前涂满了油。)
well-oiled machine — 比喻一个运作非常顺畅、高效的团队或系统。
“The office runs like a well-oiled machine thanks to good management.”
(由于良好的管理,办公室运作得像一台润滑良好的机器。)