| 单词 | lubricate |
| 释义 | lubricate (luːbrɪkeɪt ) Word forms: lubricates , lubricating , lubricated 1. verb If you lubricate something such as a part of a machine, you put a substance such as oil on it so that it moves smoothly. [formal] Mineral oils are used to lubricate machinery. [VERB noun] ...lubricating oil. [VERB-ing] Synonyms: oil, grease, smear, smooth the way lubrication (luːbrɪkeɪʃən ) uncountable noun Use a touch of linseed oil for lubrication. 2. verb If you say that something lubricates a particular situation, you mean that it helps things to happen without any problems. Franklin's task was to lubricate the discussions with the French. [VERB noun] Translations: Chinese: 使润滑 Japanese: 潤滑油を差す |
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