oiled

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

• 🇨🇳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。

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.

   🇨🇳涂油的

   同义词: greasedlubricatedoilyslicked

   反义词: 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.

• 🇨🇳指给某物涂上油或润滑油，常为了减少摩擦或保养。

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.

   🇨🇳给…加油

   同义词: 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.

   🇨🇳买通

   同义词: bribebuycorruptgreaseinduceinfluencepay offpersuadesubornsweeten

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