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单词 oil
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His family owns an oil and wine company and a holiday homes business.Pour the oil into a bowl and reserve.Spoon the paste into a bowl and add the oil.The float is part of his plan to diversify the economy away from a reliance on oil and gas.The two oil majors were encouraged.It caused the world's largest oil spill.Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a frying pan over a medium heat.They are just a floating storage system for traders and companies that are waiting for cheap crude oil prices to tick up before they sell.Add a teaspoon of thyme oil or lavender oil to your bath.Yet palm oil is something of a miracle product.Gradually whisk in the oil to make thick vinaigrette.Serve drizzled with parsley oil and a bowl of mashed potatoes.He finds what makes you tick then oils the mechanism.Cut back on the oil and avoid adding cream.They will be as good as the oil and vinegar in which they are kept.Oil company rivals may seek to buy it as a prelude to a bid.These tougher sanctions would cover oil and gas investment and the financial sector.It was a better day for oil and mining firms as investors sought safety in commodities.The rooms smell of buttery leather and oiled oak.Households that use heating oil have to buy it upfront and in large quantities.Burning a pound of fuel oil produces about twice as much energy as burning a pound of coal.Slowly stir in 4 tbsp olive oil to make a thick but slack mixture.

In other languages
oil

British English: oil /ɔɪl/ NOUN
Oil is a smooth thick liquid used as a fuel and for lubricating machines. Oil is found underground.
The company buys and sells about 600,000 barrels of oil a day.
  • American English: oil
  • Arabic: نِفْطٌّ زيت
  • Brazilian Portuguese: óleo
  • Chinese:
  • Croatian: nafta
  • Czech: olej
  • Danish: olie
  • Dutch: olie
  • European Spanish: aceite
  • Finnish: öljy
  • French: huile
  • German: Öl
  • Greek: λάδι
  • Italian: petrolio
  • Japanese:
  • Korean: 기름
  • Norwegian: olje
  • Polish: olej
  • European Portuguese: óleo
  • Romanian: petrol
  • Russian: масло
  • Latin American Spanish: aceite
  • Swedish: olja
  • Thai: น้ำมัน
  • Turkish: yağ
  • Ukrainian: олія
  • Vietnamese: dầu
British English: oil /ɔɪl/ VERB
If you oil something, you put oil onto it or into it in order to make it work smoothly or to protect it.
A team of assistants oiled the machine.
  • American English: oil
  • Arabic: يُزِيِّتُ
  • Brazilian Portuguese: lubrificar
  • Chinese: 上油
  • Croatian: nauljiti
  • Czech: naolejovat
  • Danish: smøre
  • Dutch: oliën
  • European Spanish: lubricar
  • Finnish: öljytä
  • French: huiler
  • German: ölen
  • Greek: λαδώνω
  • Italian: lubrificare
  • Japanese: 油を差す 注油
  • Korean: 기름을 바르다
  • Norwegian: olje
  • Polish: naoliwić
  • European Portuguese: lubrificar
  • Romanian: a unge
  • Russian: смазывать
  • Latin American Spanish: lubricar
  • Swedish: smörja
  • Thai: ใส่น้ำมัน
  • Turkish: yağlamak
  • Ukrainian: змащувати
  • Vietnamese: bôi dầu

Chinese translation of 'oil'

oil

(ɔɪl)

n (c/u)

  1. (yóu) (, tǒng)

vt

  1. [engine, machine] 给(給) ... 加油 (gěi ... jiāyóu)
  2. [wood, skin] 给(給) ... 涂(塗)油 (gěi ... túyóu)

All related terms of 'oil'

(noun) 
Definition
a substance derived from petroleum and used for lubrication
Her car had run out of oil.
Synonyms
lubricant
industrial lubricants
grease
lubrication
fuel oil
(noun) 
sun-tan oil
Synonyms
lotion
suntan lotion
cream
Gently apply the cream to the affected areas.
balm
The balm is very soothing.
salve
a soothing salve for sore, dry lips
liniment
embrocation
solution
(verb) 
Definition
to lubricate with oil or apply oil to
A crew of assistants oiled the mechanism until it worked perfectly.
Synonyms
lubricate
Mineral oils are used to lubricate the machinery.
grease
make slippery

subject word lists

See Edible oilsSee Industrial oilsSee Oils used in perfume and medicine

Additional synonyms

in the sense of balm
Definition
an aromatic substance obtained from certain tropical trees and used for healing and soothing
The balm is very soothing.
Synonyms
ointment,
cream,
lotion,
salve,
emollient,
balsam,
liniment,
embrocation,
unguent,
cerate
in the sense of cream
Definition
a cosmetic or medication that resembles cream in consistency
Gently apply the cream to the affected areas.
Synonyms
lotion,
ointment,
oil,
essence,
cosmetic,
paste,
emulsion,
salve,
liniment,
unguent
in the sense of liniment
Definition
a medicated oily liquid applied to the skin to relieve pain or stiffness
Synonyms
ointment,
cream,
lotion,
balm,
salve,
emollient,
balsam,
embrocation,
unguent

Synonyms of 'oil'

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of salve
Definition
an ointment for wounds
a soothing salve for sore, dry lips
Synonyms
balm,
cream,
medication,
lotion,
lubricant,
ointment,
emollient,
liniment,
dressing,
unguent
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