单词 | oilman |
释义 | oilman (once / 5526 pages) n WORD FAMILY oilman: oilmen USAGE EXAMPLESFormer Exxon executives noted that he even fit the mold of a Texas oilman — physically imposing, with a resonant voice and a drawl. New York Times(Dec 20, 2016) The new energy secretary, Rick Perry, is an oilman and a climate change sceptic. The Guardian(Dec 14, 2016) The scandal has resulted in the jailing of more than 40 construction moguls, oilmen and politicians. New York Times(Nov 25, 2016) 1n a person who owns or operates oil wells Hypo|Hyper wildcatter an oilman who drills exploratory wells in territory not known to be an oil field businessman, man of affairs a person engaged in commercial or industrial business (especially an owner or executive) 2n a worker who produces or sells petroleum Hypo|Hyper oil rigger, rigger someone who works on an oil rig skilled worker, skilled workman, trained worker a worker who has acquired special skills |
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