英语词汇“well-oiled”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

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A whitewashed verandah contained bags of wheat and well-oiled harnesses.
But there was nothing laconic about his mind, which was known to tick over like a well-oiled clock.
He might say Don't you think having a well-oiled rifle is more important?
He was a handsome young guy with a head of well-oiled reddish hair.
The heavy ornate kitchen door swung silently open on well-oiled hinges.
This could never happen in the Bush operation, which has been turning out policy positions like a well-oiled machine.
You must also buy three large tubes of silicone and a well-oiled silicone gun.

Longman Language Activatororganization/system/method► efficient

an efficient organization, method, or system is one in which all the parts work well together and good results are achieved without any money or time being wasted: · The passport office seems very efficient - I got a new passport in just 48 hours.· We need more efficient methods of transporting goods.

► well-organized

also well-organised British organized in a careful and efficient way, and therefore likely to be successful: · The exhibition was very well-organized.· It was a well-organized demonstration, in which about 1000 people took part.· More employers now have well-financed and well-organized health promotion programs within the workplace.

► well-run

use this about an organization or business that is successful and efficient because the people in charge organize it well: · The Klausner is a comfortable, well-run hotel.· Public transport in this country is well-run and inexpensive.

► well-oiled machine

an organization or system that is very efficient and operates easily, without any problems: run/work like a well-oiled machine: · The administration runs like a well-oiled machine.

► smooth

efficient and without problems or difficulties: · To ensure a smooth change-over, we'd like you to start work one week before your predecessor leaves.· FrontPage is a software program that helps to organize the entire web site so that it works in a smooth fashion.· The main responsibility of the Project Co-ordinator is to ensure the smooth running of the department.

PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► a well-oiled machine

It was running like a well-oiled machine, instead of like a slightly out-of-control summer camp.
This could never happen in the Bush operation, which has been turning out policy positions like a well-oiled machine.

单词	well-oiled
释义	well-oiledˌwell-ˈoiled adjective Examples EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS A whitewashed verandah contained bags of wheat and well-oiled harnesses. But there was nothing laconic about his mind, which was known to tick over like a well-oiled clock. He might say Don't you think having a well-oiled rifle is more important? He was a handsome young guy with a head of well-oiled reddish hair. The heavy ornate kitchen door swung silently open on well-oiled hinges. This could never happen in the Bush operation, which has been turning out policy positions like a well-oiled machine. You must also buy three large tubes of silicone and a well-oiled silicone gun. Thesaurus Longman Language Activatororganization/system/method► efficient an efficient organization, method, or system is one in which all the parts work well together and good results are achieved without any money or time being wasted: · The passport office seems very efficient - I got a new passport in just 48 hours.· We need more efficient methods of transporting goods. ► well-organized also well-organised British organized in a careful and efficient way, and therefore likely to be successful: · The exhibition was very well-organized.· It was a well-organized demonstration, in which about 1000 people took part.· More employers now have well-financed and well-organized health promotion programs within the workplace. ► well-run use this about an organization or business that is successful and efficient because the people in charge organize it well: · The Klausner is a comfortable, well-run hotel.· Public transport in this country is well-run and inexpensive. ► well-oiled machine an organization or system that is very efficient and operates easily, without any problems: run/work like a well-oiled machine: · The administration runs like a well-oiled machine. ► smooth efficient and without problems or difficulties: · To ensure a smooth change-over, we'd like you to start work one week before your predecessor leaves.· FrontPage is a software program that helps to organize the entire web site so that it works in a smooth fashion.· The main responsibility of the Project Co-ordinator is to ensure the smooth running of the department. Phrases PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► a well-oiled machine It was running like a well-oiled machine, instead of like a slightly out-of-control summer camp. This could never happen in the Bush operation, which has been turning out policy positions like a well-oiled machine. a well-oiled machine an organization or system that works very well
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