oil
gb/ˈɔɪl/ us/ˈɔɪl/
A1
الإنجليزية
~ 1000
المعاني
0 معنى
اسم
A2
entity
1
Petroleum-based fuel or lubricant
A thick liquid from under the ground that is used for fuel or to make products.
نمط الاستخدام:
[something] contains oil
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse 'oil' (petroleum) with 'oil' used in cooking; context determines meaning.
المرادفات
petroleum (More formal and technical term referring to crude oil.)
الأضداد
water (Opposite in physical properties, as water does not mix with oil.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
crude oil
|oil spill
|oil industry
|oil prices
|oil tanker
الموضوعات
energy
|industry
|transport
|technology
|finance
أمثلة
- The country’s economy depends heavily on oil exports.
- Crude oil prices have risen sharply this year.
- The mechanic checked the oil in the engine.
- An oil spill damaged the coastline.
- They are drilling for oil in the desert.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- The car needs more oil.
- Oil is used to make fuel.
- Many countries sell oil to other countries.
- There was an oil spill in the sea.
اسم
A1
entity
2
Cooking fat from plants or animals
A liquid fat from plants or animals used to cook food.
نمط الاستخدام:
fry [something] in oil
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse 'oil' for cooking with petroleum; use cooking context to clarify.
المرادفات
cooking oil (Specifically refers to oils intended for food preparation.)
الأضداد
butter (A solid fat often used instead of oil in cooking.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
olive oil
|cooking oil
|vegetable oil
|oil dressing
الموضوعات
food
|cooking
|food_drink
|daily_life
أمثلة
- She poured olive oil into the pan.
- Vegetable oil is healthier for frying than some animal fats.
- The salad was dressed with sesame oil.
- Heat the oil before adding the onions.
- We ran out of cooking oil.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- I put oil in the pan.
- We use olive oil for salad.
- Please buy some cooking oil.
- She fried the fish in oil.
فعل
B1
action
3
To apply oil for lubrication or protection
To put oil on something so it moves easily or does not rust.
نمط الاستخدام:
oil [something]
المرادفات
lubricate (More technical term often used in engineering contexts.)
الأضداد
dry out (To lose lubrication and become dry.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
oil the hinges
|oil machinery
|oil tools
الموضوعات
maintenance
|mechanics
|daily_life
|work
أمثلة
- You should oil the door hinges to stop them squeaking.
- The mechanic oiled the engine parts before reassembly.
- Remember to oil your bike chain regularly.
- He oiled the gears to ensure smooth operation.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- I need to oil my bike chain.
- He oiled the door so it opened quietly.
- We must oil the machine every week.
- Please oil the hinges.
اسم
technical
B2
entity
4
General liquid fat or similar substance
A thick liquid from plants, animals, or minerals that does not mix with water.
المرادفات
lubricant (When referring to oils used for reducing friction.)
الأضداد
aqueous solution (Water-based liquid that contrasts chemically with oils.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
essential oil
|mineral oil
|fish oil
الموضوعات
science
|chemistry
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- Lavender essential oil is popular in aromatherapy.
- Mineral oil is often used in cosmetics.
- Fish oil supplements are rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- I like the smell of this flower oil.
- Mineral oil can be used on wood.
- Fish oil is good for health.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
oil
IPA
GB/ˈɔɪl/
US/ˈɔɪl/
المقاطع والنبر
oil (١ مقطع)
Stress on 1st syllable (oil)
تصريفات الكلمة
Noun
- Base: oil
- Plural: oils
Verb
- Base: oil
- 3rd Person Singular: oils
- Present Participle: oiling
- Past: oiled
عائلة الكلمة
Forms
oils
noun
oiling
verb
oiled
verb
Core family
oily
adjective B1
Related words
oiliness
noun
oiler
noun
التعبيرات
oil the wheels
1/ˈɔɪl ðə wˈilz/
idiom
Make something run more smoothly
To make something easier to do by helping or removing problems.
أمثلة
- Good communication will help to oil the wheels of any project.
- Extra funding could really oil the wheels of our research program.
pour oil on troubled waters
1/pˈɔɹ ˈɔɪl ˈɔn tɹˈʌbəld wˈɔtɚz/
idiom
Calm a tense situation
To try to make people stop arguing or feeling angry.
أمثلة
- She tried to pour oil on troubled waters by changing the subject.
- His kind words poured oil on troubled waters during the meeting.
strike oil
1/stɹˈaɪk ˈɔɪl/
idiom
Find something valuable unexpectedly
To suddenly find something that makes you rich or successful.
أمثلة
- They really struck oil with their new app idea.
- The prospector struck oil after months of drilling.
well-oiled machine
1/wˈɛl ˈɔɪld məʃˈin/
idiom
Smoothly running system or group
A group or process that works very well and without problems.
أمثلة
- The event was organized like a well-oiled machine.
- The event ran like a well-oiled machine thanks to good planning.
- Our team works together like a well-oiled machine.
- Our team is now a well-oiled machine after months of practice.
burn the midnight oil
1/bˈɚn ðə mˈɪdnˌaɪt ˈɔɪl/
idiom
Work late into the night
To work late at night, usually studying or working on something important.
أمثلة
- She’s been burning the midnight oil preparing for her exams.
- She burned the midnight oil to finish her thesis.
- He had to burn the midnight oil to finish the report.
- We had to burn the midnight oil to meet the deadline.
- They've been burning the midnight oil preparing for the big presentation.
- She burned the midnight oil studying for her exams.
burn the midnight oil
2/bˈɚn ðə mˈɪdnˌaɪt ˈɔɪl/
idiom
work or study very late
To work or study until very late at night, especially past midnight.
أمثلة
- She had to burn the midnight oil to finish her thesis.
- We’ve been burning the midnight oil all week to meet the deadline.