plural oils
plural oils
Learner's definition of OIL
1 [noncount]
a : a thick, black liquid that comes from the ground and that is used in making various products (such as gasoline)石油;原油 —
often used before another noun常用于另一名词前 b : a type of oil that is used as a fuel to produce heat or light燃油 c : a type of oil that makes the different parts in an engine, machine, etc., run smoothly润滑油 -
I asked the mechanic to check the oil. [=to make sure that there was enough oil to make the car engine run smoothly]我请汽修工帮我检查润滑油是否充足。
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A little bit of oil will help lubricate the chain.只要一点润滑油就可以使链子转动顺畅。
2
[count, noncount] : a liquid substance that comes from a plant or animal, that contains fat, and that is used in cooking植物油;动物油 -
Add a little oil to the pan and stir-fry the onions.在平底锅内加入少许油,煸炒洋葱。
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The dressing is made with oil, vinegar, and a pinch of herbs.调料是由食用油、醋和一小撮香草制成的。
— see also castor oil, coconut oil, cod-liver oil, corn oil, essential oil, linseed oil, olive oil, palm oil 3
[count, noncount] : a smooth substance that is used on the skin, hair, or body to make it soft or healthy润肤油;护发油 4
a oils [plural] : oil paints油彩;油性涂料;油画颜料 b [count] : an oil painting油画
a/the squeaky wheel gets the oil
— see 1wheel
burn the midnight oil
— see 1burn 2 oil /ˈojəl/ verb
oils; oiled; oiling
oils; oiled; oiling
Learner's definition of OIL
[+ object]
: to put oil in or on (something)在…上抹油