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oil

/ˈojəl/

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noun

plural oils

[noncount] a thick, black liquid that comes from the ground and that is used in making various products (such as gasoline)

The price of crude oil is expected to rise.

drilling for oil - often used before another noun

oil prices/companies/wells/refineries

the oil industry

The world's oil supplies/reserves are diminishing.

a type of oil that is used as a fuel to produce heat or light

We heat our house with oil.

heating oil

an oil lamp

a type of oil that makes the different parts in an engine, machine, etc., run smoothly

I asked the mechanic to check the oil. [=to make sure that there was enough oil to make the car engine run smoothly]

A little bit of oil will help lubricate the chain.

[count, noncount] :a liquid substance that comes from a plant or animal, that contains fat, and that is used in cooking

Add a little oil to the pan and stir-fry the onions.

The dressing is made with oil, vinegar, and a pinch of herbs. - see also castor oil, coconut oil, cod-liver oil, corn oil, essential oil, linseed oil, olive oil, palm oil

[count, noncount] :a smooth substance that is used on the skin, hair, or body to make it soft or healthy

scented bath oils

a oils [plural] :oil paints

He works mostly in oils. [=he mostly uses oil paints]

[count] :an oil painting

The exhibit includes oils and watercolors.

an oil on canvas

a/the squeaky wheel gets the oil

xem wheel

burn the midnight oil

xem burn

verb

oils; oiled; oiling

[+ obj] :to put oil in or on (something)

He oiled the bearings of the machine.

* Các từ tương tự:
oil field, oil paint, oil painting, oil pan, oil rig, oil slick, oil tanker, oil well, oilcan