oil
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/ɔɪl/
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/ɔɪl/
a thick liquid found underground in rocks
The oil from the ground is used to make fuel.
地下的石油被用来制造燃料。
a type of fuel made from petroleum that helps machines work smoothly
The engine needs oil to run properly.
发动机需要润滑油才能正常运转。
a smooth liquid from plants or animals used for cooking
We use vegetable oil for frying food.
我们用植物油来煎炸食物。
a smooth liquid from plants or minerals used on skin or hair
She uses coconut oil for her skin.
她使用椰子油来护理皮肤。
colored paint with oil used by artists
He paints with oil on canvas.
他在画布上用油画颜料作画。
a picture painted with oil paint
The museum has many famous oil paintings.
博物馆收藏了许多著名的油画作品。
to put oil on something to protect it or make it work smoothly
You should oil the hinges to stop them from squeaking.
你应该给合页上油以防止它们吱吱作响。