1620s, "to make slippery or smooth" (especially by the application of an oil), from Latin lubricatus, past participle of lubricare "to make slippery or smooth," from lubricus "slippery" (see lubricant (adj.)). Related: Lubricated; lubricating. Earlier verb was lubrify (1610s), from Medieval Latin lubrificare.
中文解释
1、lubric- + -ate.2. lub谐音“溜、滑溜溜”
实用例句
1. Franklin's task was to lubricate the discussions with the French.
富兰克林的任务是促使与法国方面的会谈顺畅进行。来自柯林斯例句
2. Mineral oils are used to lubricate machinery.
矿物油被用来润滑机器。来自辞典例句
3. Do not use emollients or oils to lubricate the skin.
不要用润肤剂或油类来润滑皮肤。来自辞典例句
4. You should lubricate the wheels of your bicycle once a month.
你应该每个月给自行车轮子加一次润滑油.来自辞典例句
5. Do not use lotions or oils to lubricate the skin.
