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oils

UK //ɔɪlz//US //ɔɪlz//

词源

源自古法语 'oile',最终来自拉丁语 'oleum'(橄榄油),与希腊语 'elaion'(橄榄油)同源。

noun

❶ 油类物质的复数形式,指各种液态或半固态的油脂,常用于烹饪、润滑或美容等用途。

“She uses various oils for cooking, like olive oil and coconut oil.”

(她使用各种油来烹饪,比如橄榄油和椰子油。)

“Essential oils are often used in aromatherapy for relaxation.”

(精油常用于芳香疗法以帮助放松。)

同义词:greases, lubricants, fats

verb

❶ 给某物涂油或润滑的动作,通常是为了保护或减少摩擦。

“He oils the bicycle chain every month to keep it running smoothly.”

(他每个月都给自行车链条上油以保持其顺畅运转。)

“She oils the wooden cutting board to prevent it from cracking.”

(她给木制砧板涂油以防止开裂。)

同义词:lubricate, grease, anoint

常见短语

essential oils — 从植物中提取的挥发性油类,常用于芳香疗法或护肤品中。

“Lavender essential oil is known for its calming properties.”

(薰衣草精油以其镇静特性而闻名。)

oil painting — 使用油性颜料绘制的画作,是传统绘画的一种重要形式。

“The museum has a collection of beautiful oil paintings from the 19th century.”

(博物馆收藏了一批19世纪的美丽油画。)