
好词典

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。
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。)
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。)
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。)