A layer or film of oil on a surface, esp. of water; spec. one resulting from a spillage or discharge of oil from a ship. Also figurative and in…
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| 释义 | the world > physical sensation > cleanness and dirtiness > dirtiness > pollution or defilement > environmental pollution > [noun] > oil pollution (6) oil slick1887 A layer or film of oil on a surface, esp. of water; spec. one resulting from a spillage or discharge of oil from a ship. Also figurative and in… oil pollution1922 contamination with a leak or discharge of oil, esp. from a ship. oil spill1934 an escape of oil into the sea, an estuary, etc. oiling1937 The pollution of the sea or coastline with spilled or discharged oil; an instance of this. slick1938 Originally U.S. A smooth place or streak on the surface of water, usually caused by the presence of some oily or greasy substance. spec. A floating… oilberg1966 (a) a supertanker or other vessel carrying a very large amount of oil; (b) a large, semi-solid mass of oil floating in the sea. |
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