oiled

Describes something that has been treated or covered with oil, or figuratively, something that is smooth, efficient, or well-functioning.

deBeschreibt etwas, das mit Öl behandelt oder überzogen wurde; im übertragenen Sinn etwas, das reibungslos, effizient oder gut funktioniert.ruОписывает что-то, что было обработано или покрыто маслом, или, в переносном смысле, что-то гладкое, эффективное или хорошо работающее.esDescribe algo que ha sido tratado o cubierto con aceite, o, en sentido figurado, algo suave, eficiente o que funciona bien.frQualifie ce qui a été traité ou enduit d'huile, ou, au sens figuré, ce qui est fluide, efficace ou bien rodé.ptDescreve algo que foi tratado ou coberto com óleo ou, em sentido figurado, algo que é suave, eficiente ou funciona bem.zh形容某物被油处理或覆盖了油；也比喻事物顺畅、高效或运转良好。arيصف شيئًا عُولج بالزيت أو غُطّي به، ويُستعمل مجازًا لوصف شيء سلس أو فعّال أو يعمل بانتظام دون عوائق.

1. Treated with oil B1 formal

   Covered, lubricated, or treated with oil for protection or smooth operation.

   • The mechanic used an oiled rag to clean the engine parts.
   • Make sure the hinges are well oiled to prevent squeaking.
   • The wooden surface was oiled to preserve its finish.

   deGeöltruСмазанный масломesengrasado/aceitadofrhuilé, traité à l'huileptOleadozh涂油的arمُزيَّت

   Synonyme: greasedlubricatedoilyslicked

   Antonyme: dryunlubricatedunoiled

• more oiled comparative form
• most oiled superlative form

A verb used to apply oil or a lubricant to something, often to reduce friction or preserve.

deEin Verb, das bedeutet, Öl oder Schmierstoff auf etwas aufzutragen, oft um Reibung zu verringern oder etwas zu pflegen bzw. zu konservieren.ruГлагол, обозначающий нанесение масла или смазки на что-либо, часто для уменьшения трения или сохранения.esVerbo que significa aplicar aceite o lubricante a algo, frecuentemente para reducir la fricción o para conservar o proteger.frVerbe signifiant appliquer de l'huile ou un lubrifiant sur quelque chose, souvent pour réduire le frottement ou préserver.ptVerbo que significa aplicar óleo ou lubrificante em algo, geralmente para reduzir o atrito ou conservar; também pode indicar impregnar ou untar algo com óleo.zh指给某物涂上油或润滑油，常为了减少摩擦或保养。arفعل يدل على وضع الزيت أو الشحم على شيء ما، غالبًا لتقليل الاحتكاك أو للحفظ أو التلميع.

1. Lubricate with oil B1 formal

   To apply oil to machinery or parts to reduce friction and ensure smooth operation.

   • He oiled the bicycle chain before the race.
   • You should oil the door hinges to stop the squeaking.
   • The mechanic oiled all the moving parts of the engine.

   deMit Öl schmierenruСмазать масломesLubricar con aceitefrHuilerptLubrificar com óleozh给…加油arتزييت بالزيت

   Synonyme: anointgreaselubelubricate

2. Bribe or influence C1 informal

   To influence or bribe someone, often through smooth persuasion or gifts.

   • They tried to oil the official with expensive gifts.
   • He oiled his way into the position with charm and connections.
   • Politicians are sometimes accused of oiling voters with promises.

   deBestechenruПодкупитьesSobornar o influir con halagosfrGraisser la patteptSubornarzh买通arالرشوة والإغراء

   Synonyme: bribebuycorruptgreaseinduceinfluencepay offpersuadesubornsweeten

• oiled past participle
• oiled past simple
• oiling present participle
• oils third person singular