oil
gb/ˈɔɪl/ us/ˈɔɪl/
A1
Английский
~ 1000
Значения
0 значений
Существительное
A2
entity
1
Petroleum-based fuel or lubricant
A thick liquid from under the ground that is used for fuel or to make products.
Модель употребления:
[something] contains oil
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'oil' (petroleum) with 'oil' used in cooking; context determines meaning.
Синонимы
petroleum (More formal and technical term referring to crude oil.)
Антонимы
water (Opposite in physical properties, as water does not mix with oil.)
Коллокации
crude oil
|oil spill
|oil industry
|oil prices
|oil tanker
Темы
energy
|industry
|transport
|technology
|finance
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Существительное
A1
entity
2
Cooking fat from plants or animals
A liquid fat from plants or animals used to cook food.
Модель употребления:
fry [something] in oil
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'oil' for cooking with petroleum; use cooking context to clarify.
Синонимы
cooking oil (Specifically refers to oils intended for food preparation.)
Антонимы
butter (A solid fat often used instead of oil in cooking.)
Коллокации
olive oil
|cooking oil
|vegetable oil
|oil dressing
Темы
food
|cooking
|food_drink
|daily_life
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- I put oil in the pan.
- We use olive oil for salad.
- Please buy some cooking oil.
- She fried the fish in oil.
Глагол
B1
action
3
To apply oil for lubrication or protection
To put oil on something so it moves easily or does not rust.
Модель употребления:
oil [something]
Синонимы
lubricate (More technical term often used in engineering contexts.)
Антонимы
dry out (To lose lubrication and become dry.)
Коллокации
oil the hinges
|oil machinery
|oil tools
Темы
maintenance
|mechanics
|daily_life
|work
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Существительное
technical
B2
entity
4
General liquid fat or similar substance
A thick liquid from plants, animals, or minerals that does not mix with water.
Синонимы
lubricant (When referring to oils used for reducing friction.)
Антонимы
aqueous solution (Water-based liquid that contrasts chemically with oils.)
Коллокации
essential oil
|mineral oil
|fish oil
Темы
science
|chemistry
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- Lavender essential oil is popular in aromatherapy.
- Mineral oil is often used in cosmetics.
- Fish oil supplements are rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
Примеры для изучающих
- I like the smell of this flower oil.
- Mineral oil can be used on wood.
- Fish oil is good for health.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
oil
IPA
GB/ˈɔɪl/
US/ˈɔɪl/
Слоги и ударение
oil (1 слог)
Stress on 1st syllable (oil)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: oil
- Plural: oils
Verb
- Base: oil
- 3rd Person Singular: oils
- Present Participle: oiling
- Past: oiled
Родственные слова
Forms
oils
noun
oiling
verb
oiled
verb
Core family
oily
adjective B1
Related words
oiliness
noun
oiler
noun
Выражения
oil the wheels
1/ˈɔɪl ðə wˈilz/
idiom
Make something run more smoothly
To make something easier to do by helping or removing problems.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- She had to burn the midnight oil to finish her thesis.
- We’ve been burning the midnight oil all week to meet the deadline.