oil
gb/ˈɔɪl/ us/ˈɔɪl/
A1
Английски
~ 1000
kőolaj, olaj, étolaj, beolajoz, olajoz
СЪЩЕСТВИТЕЛНО
A2
1
Модел на употреба:
[something] contains oil
The country’s economy depends heavily on oil exports.
Az ország gazdasága nagymértékben függ az olajexporttól.
Crude oil prices have risen sharply this year.
A nyersolaj ára idén meredeken emelkedett.
The mechanic checked the oil in the engine.
An oil spill damaged the coastline.
They are drilling for oil in the desert.
Примери за учащи
The car needs more oil.
Több olaj kell az autóba.
Oil is used to make fuel.
A kőolajból üzemanyagot állítanak elő.
Many countries sell oil to other countries.
There was an oil spill in the sea.
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'oil' (petroleum) with 'oil' used in cooking; context determines meaning.
Значение
Petroleum-based fuel or lubricant
Колокации
crude oil
|oil spill
|oil industry
|oil prices
|oil tanker
Синоними
petroleum (More formal and technical term referring to crude oil.)
Антоними
water (Opposite in physical properties, as water does not mix with oil.)
Теми
energy
|industry
|transport
|technology
|finance
Определение
A thick liquid from under the ground that is used for fuel or to make products.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum, used as fuel, lubricant, or raw material in manufacturing.
СЪЩЕСТВИТЕЛНО
A1
2
Модел на употреба:
fry [something] in oil
She poured olive oil into the pan.
Olívaolajat öntött a serpenyőbe.
Vegetable oil is healthier for frying than some animal fats.
A növényi olaj egészségesebb választás sütéshez, mint egyes állati zsiradékok.
The salad was dressed with sesame oil.
Heat the oil before adding the onions.
We ran out of cooking oil.
Примери за учащи
I put oil in the pan.
Olajat tettem a serpenyőbe.
We use olive oil for salad.
Salátához olívaolajat használunk.
Please buy some cooking oil.
She fried the fish in oil.
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'oil' for cooking with petroleum; use cooking context to clarify.
Значение
Cooking fat from plants or animals
Колокации
olive oil
|cooking oil
|vegetable oil
|oil dressing
Синоними
cooking oil (Specifically refers to oils intended for food preparation.)
Антоними
butter (A solid fat often used instead of oil in cooking.)
Теми
food
|cooking
|food_drink
|daily_life
Определение
A liquid fat from plants or animals used to cook food.
A liquid fat obtained from plants or animals, used in preparing and cooking food.
ГЛАГОЛ
B1
3
Модел на употреба:
oil [something]
You should oil the door hinges to stop them squeaking.
Be kellene olajoznod az ajtózsanérokat, hogy ne nyikorogjanak.
The mechanic oiled the engine parts before reassembly.
A szerelő beolajozta a motor alkatrészeit az újbóli összeszerelés előtt.
Remember to oil your bike chain regularly.
He oiled the gears to ensure smooth operation.
Примери за учащи
I need to oil my bike chain.
Be kell olajoznom a biciklim láncát.
He oiled the door so it opened quietly.
Beolajozta az ajtót, hogy csendesen nyíljon.
We must oil the machine every week.
Please oil the hinges.
Значение
To apply oil for lubrication or protection
Колокации
oil the hinges
|oil machinery
|oil tools
Синоними
lubricate (More technical term often used in engineering contexts.)
Антоними
dry out (To lose lubrication and become dry.)
Теми
maintenance
|mechanics
|daily_life
|work
Определение
To put oil on something so it moves easily or does not rust.
To put oil on or into something to make it work smoothly, prevent rust, or protect it.
СЪЩЕСТВИТЕЛНО
B2
TECHNICAL
4
olaj
B2
Lavender essential oil is popular in aromatherapy.
A levendula illóolaja népszerű az aromaterápiában.
Mineral oil is often used in cosmetics.
Az ásványi olajat gyakran használják kozmetikumokban.
Fish oil supplements are rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
Примери за учащи
I like the smell of this flower oil.
Szeretem ennek a virágból készült olajnak az illatát.
Mineral oil can be used on wood.
Az ásványi olaj fa kezelésére is használható.
Fish oil is good for health.
Значение
General liquid fat or similar substance
Колокации
essential oil
|mineral oil
|fish oil
Синоними
lubricant (When referring to oils used for reducing friction.)
Антоними
aqueous solution (Water-based liquid that contrasts chemically with oils.)
Теми
science
|chemistry
|core_vocabulary
Определение
A thick liquid from plants, animals, or minerals that does not mix with water.
Any of various viscous liquids that are not soluble in water and are derived from plants, animals, or minerals.
Граматика
Речникова форма
oil
IPA
GB/ˈɔɪl/
US/ˈɔɪl/
Срички и ударение
oil (1 сричка)
Stress on 1st syllable (oil)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: oil
- Plural: oils
Verb
- Base: oil
- 3rd Person Singular: oils
- Present Participle: oiling
- Past: oiled
Семейство думи
Forms
oils
noun
oiling
verb
oiled
verb
Core family
oily
adjective B1
Related words
oiliness
noun
oiler
noun
Изрази
oil the wheels
1/ˈɔɪl ðə wˈilz/
idiom
Make something run more smoothly
To make something easier to do by helping or removing problems.
Примери
- 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.
Примери
- 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.
Примери
- 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.
Примери
- 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.
Примери
- 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.
Примери
- She had to burn the midnight oil to finish her thesis.
- We’ve been burning the midnight oil all week to meet the deadline.