单词 | self-lubricating |
释义 | > as lemmasself-lubricating self-lubricating adj. Brit. /ˌsɛlfˈluːbrᵻkeɪtɪŋ/ , U.S. /ˌsɛlfˈlubrəˌkeɪdɪŋ/ (of a machine, component, substance, etc.) that lubricates itself automatically.Earliest in figurative context.ΚΠ 1842 Freeman's Jrnl. (Dublin) 1 Apr. The Rev. Mr. Mathew might be considered as the inventor of a great self-lubricating machine, which oils itself with its own joy. 1857 Morning Chron. 11 Sept. 2/5 The advantages he claims for this principle of submersion are..2d. A self-lubricating machine. 1927 Brit. Med. Jrnl. 8 Oct. 643/1 The new type generator to be used on all Fords is equipped with oilless self-lubricating bearings. 2007 N.Y. Rev. Bks. 15 Feb. 35/2 The lignum vitae of Central America makes splendid rollers and wheels in pulleys that are hard to get at, because the wood is self-lubricating. < as lemmas |
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