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lube

/luːb/

مدخلان

noun

C1formalcommon/luːb/

A substance capable of reducing friction by making surfaces smooth or slippery.

ruВещество, способное уменьшать трение за счет того, что делает поверхности гладкими или скользкими.esSustancia que reduce la fricción entre superficies, haciéndolas resbaladizas o lisas; se usa principalmente como lubricante, a menudo de tipo íntimo o mecánico.frSubstance qui réduit le frottement en rendant les surfaces lisses ou glissantes.deStoff, der die Reibung verringert, indem er Oberflächen glatt oder schlüpfrig macht; häufig ein Schmiermittel oder Gleitmittel.ptSubstância capaz de reduzir o atrito ao tornar as superfícies lisas ou escorregadias, usada em máquinas ou no corpo humano. De forma informal, refere-se também a lubrificante íntimo.zh一种能减少摩擦的物质,通过使表面变得光滑或滑溜来起作用。也指用于润滑机械部件或人体腔道的润滑剂。arمادة تُقلِّل الاحتكاك بين الأسطح بجعلها ملساء أو زَلِقة، وتُستخدم في الآلات وفي الجسم.

  1. Lubricant B2 informal

    A substance that reduces friction between surfaces in contact, making them smoother or more slippery.

    • He applied some lube to the squeaky door hinge.
    • The mechanic used lube to help the engine parts move freely.
    • Make sure to use the right lube for your bicycle chain.

    ruСмазкаesLubricantefrlubrifiantdeSchmiermittelptLubrificantezh润滑剂arمُزَلِّق

    المرادفات: greaselubricantoil

  • lubes plural form
  • lubes' possessive plural form
  • lube's possessive singular form

verb

B2formalcommon/luːb/

A verb meaning to apply a lubricant to something in order to reduce friction or facilitate movement.

ruГлагол, означающий нанесение смазки на что-либо для уменьшения трения или облегчения движения.esVerbo que significa aplicar lubricante o grasa a algo para reducir la fricción o facilitar el movimiento.frVerbe signifiant appliquer un lubrifiant sur quelque chose pour réduire le frottement ou faciliter le mouvement.deVerb, das das Auftragen von Schmiermittel auf etwas bezeichnet, um Reibung zu verringern oder die Bewegung zu erleichtern.ptVerbo que significa aplicar lubrificante a algo para reduzir o atrito ou facilitar o movimento; no uso informal, também se refere a usar lubrificante íntimo.zh动词,指给某物涂上润滑剂以减少摩擦或使运动更顺畅。arفعل يعني وضع مادة دهنية أو زيتية على شيء لتقليل الاحتكاك أو تسهيل الحركة.

  1. Lubricate B1 informal technical

    To apply a lubricant to something in order to reduce friction or ease movement.

    • He lubed the chain on his bicycle before the race.
    • Make sure to lube the door hinges so they don't squeak.
    • The mechanic lubed all moving parts of the engine.
    • She regularly lubes her skateboard bearings.

    ruСмазыватьesLubricarfrlubrifierdeSchmierenptLubrificarzh润滑arتشحيم

    المرادفات: greaselubricateoil

  • lubed past participle
  • lubed past simple
  • lubing present participle
  • lubes third person singular