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grease

/ɡriːs/

CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #4649 in the learning path

油脂;润滑脂

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Definitions

n. thick oily material used for lubrication or produced during cooking

油脂;润滑脂

v. to spread oil or fat over a surface

给……涂油脂

Example

There was grease on my hands after fixing the bicycle.

修完自行车后,我的手上沾满了油污。

Restaurants should prevent cooking grease from entering drains because it can block pipes and increase maintenance costs.

餐馆应防止烹饪油脂流入下水道,因为这会堵塞管道并增加维护费用。

Collocations

  • cooking grease
  • remove grease
  • grease a baking tin

Word family

  • greasy (adj.)

Usage tip

名词读/ɡriːs/;动词也常读/ɡriːz/。

FAQ

What does grease mean?
thick oily material used for lubrication or produced during cooking to spread oil or fat over a surface
How is grease pronounced?
UK /ɡriːs/, US /ɡriːs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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