(See quot. 1840 and cf. slick, n.1 3a.)
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释义 | the world > matter > constitution of matter > oiliness or greasiness > [noun] > oiliness > oil > film of on water (5) sleek1840 (See quot. 1840 and cf. slick, n.1 3a.) slick1849 Originally U.S. A smooth place or streak on the surface of water, usually caused by the presence of some oily or greasy substance. spec. A floating… oil slick1887 A layer or film of oil on a surface, esp. of water; spec. one resulting from a spillage or discharge of oil from a ship. Also figurative and in… oil patch1918 A patch of oil on a floor or other surface; esp. an oil slick on the sea or some other area of water. sheen1970 A very thin film or slick of oil (esp. on water). |
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