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单词 Vaseline
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Definition of Vaseline in English:

Vaseline

noun ˈvasəliːnˈvæsəlin
mass nountrademark
  • A type of petroleum jelly used as an ointment and lubricant.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Every winter in Pune, my skin would go dry and I would have to apply vaseline or some cold cream to my lips and face.
    • I apply vaseline each morning and use nappy-rash cream each evening.
    • She got some vaseline and polished Meadow's hooves.
    • We especially need medical supplies such as Sudocream, bandages, vaseline, syringes, any antibiotics, painkillers, even rubber gloves would be great.
    • They wore walking shoes and boots rather than runners, brought about 20 to 30 pairs of socks with them so that they could change them several times a day and used vaseline and methylated spirits to protect their feet.
verbˈvasəliːnˈvæsəlin
[with object]
  • Cover or smear with Vaseline.

    the doors glide open as if their rails have been vaselined
    Example sentencesExamples
    • If you really must go for a jog in the middle of a thunder storm, remember to vaseline nipples thoroughly beforehand.

Origin

Late 19th century: formed irregularly from German Wasser + Greek elaion 'oil' + -ine4.

 
 

Definition of Vaseline in US English:

Vaseline

nounˈvæsəlinˈvasəlēn
trademark
  • A type of petroleum jelly used as an ointment and lubricant.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Every winter in Pune, my skin would go dry and I would have to apply vaseline or some cold cream to my lips and face.
    • I apply vaseline each morning and use nappy-rash cream each evening.
    • They wore walking shoes and boots rather than runners, brought about 20 to 30 pairs of socks with them so that they could change them several times a day and used vaseline and methylated spirits to protect their feet.
    • We especially need medical supplies such as Sudocream, bandages, vaseline, syringes, any antibiotics, painkillers, even rubber gloves would be great.
    • She got some vaseline and polished Meadow's hooves.
verbˈvæsəlinˈvasəlēn
[with object]
  • Cover or smear with Vaseline.

    the doors glide open as if their rails have been vaselined
    Example sentencesExamples
    • If you really must go for a jog in the middle of a thunder storm, remember to vaseline nipples thoroughly beforehand.

Origin

Late 19th century: formed irregularly from German Wasser + Greek elaion ‘oil’ + -ine.

 
 
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