How do you use "oil" in a sentence?

Heat some oil in a frying pan before adding the onions. The price of oil has risen sharply this year. I need to oil the hinges—this door keeps squeaking.

oil

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Meaning: A thick liquid from plants, animals, or the ground used for cooking, fuel, or lubrication

油

aceite; petróleo

油、オイル

기름, 오일

The word 'oil' refers to various thick liquids that don't mix with water. It includes cooking oils like olive oil, petroleum products for fuel and lubrication, and essential oils for aromatherapy. 'Oil' is also used as a verb meaning to apply oil to something.

「oil」指各种不与水混合的粘稠液体。它包括橄榄油等食用油、用于燃料和润滑的石油产品，以及用于芳香疗法的精油。「oil」也可用作动词，意为给某物上油。

La palabra «oil» se refiere a varios líquidos espesos que no se mezclan con agua. Incluye aceites de cocina como el aceite de oliva, productos derivados del petróleo para combustible y lubricación, y aceites esenciales para aromaterapia. «Oil» también se usa como verbo que significa aplicar aceite a algo.

「oil」は水と混ざらない様々な粘性のある液体を指します。オリーブオイルなどの食用油、燃料や潤滑用の石油製品、アロマテラピー用のエッセンシャルオイルが含まれます。「oil」は何かに油を塗るという動詞としても使われます。

'oil'은 물과 섞이지 않는 다양한 점성 액체를 가리킵니다. 올리브유 같은 식용유, 연료 및 윤활유로 쓰이는 석유 제품, 아로마테라피용 에센셜 오일 등이 포함됩니다. 동사로는 무언가에 기름을 바르는 것을 의미합니다.

Examples

Heat some oil in a frying pan before adding the onions.
在加入洋葱之前，先在煎锅中加热一些油。
Calienta un poco de aceite en una sartén antes de añadir las cebollas.
玉ねぎを入れる前にフライパンで油を熱してください。
양파를 넣기 전에 프라이팬에 기름을 데우세요.
The price of oil has risen sharply this year.
今年油价大幅上涨。
El precio del petróleo ha subido bruscamente este año.
今年、原油価格が急騰した。
올해 유가가 급등했다.
I need to oil the hinges—this door keeps squeaking.
我需要给铰链上油——这扇门一直吱吱响。
Necesito engrasar las bisagras, esta puerta no para de chirriar.
蝶番に油を差さないと——このドアはきしみ続ける。
경첩에 기름을 쳐야 해—이 문이 계속 삐걱거려.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old French 'oile', from Latin 'oleum' meaning 'olive oil', from Greek 'elaion' (olive oil), from 'elaia' (olive tree). Originally referred specifically to olive oil; the petroleum sense dates from the 16th century.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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