oil
gb/ˈɔɪl/ us/ˈɔɪl/
A1
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 1000
kőolaj, olaj, étolaj, beolajoz, olajoz
ਨਾਂਵ
A2
1
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
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.
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'oil' (petroleum) with 'oil' used in cooking; context determines meaning.
ਅਰਥ
Petroleum-based fuel or lubricant
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
crude oil
|oil spill
|oil industry
|oil prices
|oil tanker
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
petroleum (More formal and technical term referring to crude oil.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
water (Opposite in physical properties, as water does not mix with oil.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
energy
|industry
|transport
|technology
|finance
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
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.
ਨਾਂਵ
A1
2
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
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.
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'oil' for cooking with petroleum; use cooking context to clarify.
ਅਰਥ
Cooking fat from plants or animals
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
olive oil
|cooking oil
|vegetable oil
|oil dressing
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
cooking oil (Specifically refers to oils intended for food preparation.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
butter (A solid fat often used instead of oil in cooking.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
food
|cooking
|food_drink
|daily_life
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
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.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
B1
3
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
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.
ਅਰਥ
To apply oil for lubrication or protection
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
oil the hinges
|oil machinery
|oil tools
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
lubricate (More technical term often used in engineering contexts.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
dry out (To lose lubrication and become dry.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
maintenance
|mechanics
|daily_life
|work
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
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.
ਨਾਂਵ
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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
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.
ਅਰਥ
General liquid fat or similar substance
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
essential oil
|mineral oil
|fish oil
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
lubricant (When referring to oils used for reducing friction.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
aqueous solution (Water-based liquid that contrasts chemically with oils.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
science
|chemistry
|core_vocabulary
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
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.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
oil
IPA
GB/ˈɔɪl/
US/ˈɔɪl/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
oil (1 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (oil)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Noun
- Base: oil
- Plural: oils
Verb
- Base: oil
- 3rd Person Singular: oils
- Present Participle: oiling
- Past: oiled
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
Forms
oils
noun
oiling
verb
oiled
verb
Core family
oily
adjective B1
Related words
oiliness
noun
oiler
noun
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
oil the wheels
1/ˈɔɪl ðə wˈilz/
idiom
Make something run more smoothly
To make something easier to do by helping or removing problems.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- She had to burn the midnight oil to finish her thesis.
- We’ve been burning the midnight oil all week to meet the deadline.