Definitions
n. A thick underground liquid used to produce fuel and chemicals.
石油；原油
n. A slippery liquid used for cooking, lubrication or other purposes.
油；食用油；润滑油
v. To apply oil so that something moves smoothly.
给…加润滑油
Example
The truck carried oil from the well to the refinery.
卡车把原油从油井运往炼油厂。
Reducing dependence on oil requires sustained investment in renewable energy and more efficient public transport.
减少对石油的依赖，需要持续投资于可再生能源和更高效的公共交通。
Collocations
- crude oil
- oil prices
- cooking oil
- oil a hinge
Word family
- oily (adj.)
- oiliness (n.)
Usage tip
通常不可数；表示不同种类的油时可用oils。
FAQ
- What does oil mean?
- A thick underground liquid used to produce fuel and chemicals. A slippery liquid used for cooking, lubrication or other purposes. To apply oil so that something moves smoothly.
- How is oil pronounced?
- UK /ɔɪl/, US /ɔɪl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
