lubricate

英 [ˈluːbrɪkeɪt]

美 [ˈluːbrɪkeɪt]

v. 给…上润滑油; 上油于

过去分词：lubricated　现在分词：lubricating　第三人称单数：lubricates　过去式：lubricated　复数：lubricates　

Collins.1 / BNC.19781 / COCA.19873

牛津词典

verb

给…上润滑油；上油于
to put a lubricant on sth such as the parts of a machine, to help them move smoothly

VERB 润滑；加润滑油于
If youlubricatesomething such as a part of a machine, you put a substance such as oil on it so that it moves smoothly.
1. Mineral oils are used to lubricate machinery.
  矿物油被用来润滑机器。
2. ...lubricating oil.
  润滑油
VERB 促进；使顺畅
If you say that somethinglubricatesa particular situation, you mean that it helps things to happen without any problems.
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。

verb

make slippery or smooth through the application of a lubricant
1. lubricate the key
apply a lubricant to
1. lubricate my car
Synonym:lube
have lubricating properties
1. the liquid in this can lubricates well

We need water to lubricate our joints and maintain our muscles.
身体总是需要很多水分，用来润滑肌肉和关节。
Lubricate O-ring with power steering fluid and install into the housing.
用动力转向油润滑O型环，并将其安装在外壳上。
Oil used to lubricate the moving parts of a motor.
用于润滑电动机运作部件的油。
Also the fill medium can lubricate the internals and provide a longer gauge life.
通过向表内充油，对仪表内部零部件起到润滑作用，延长了仪表的适用寿命。
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。
Lightly lubricate pilot bearing with Mopar high temperature bearing grease.
用Mopar高温轴承黄油轻轻地润滑引导轴承。
Usage: lubricate cutter before starting work, lubricate it every one hour.
使用方法：工作前润滑刀具，每个小时润滑一次。
Transmission oil is used to lubricate the components in a gearbox.
而变速器油则用来润滑变速器中的零部件。
Air drying unit, or unit to add oil to air to lubricate equipment receiving air.
空气干燥装置或将油添加到空气中以润滑气罐装置。
Spraying circulation is adopted to lubricate the gears, reducing noise and prolonging the service life.
齿轮传动采用喷淋式循环润滑供油系统，降低噪音，增加齿轮工作寿命。