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1. Oxford American Dictionary

   lubricate

   • IPA[ˈlo͞obrəˌkāt]

   美式

   • v.
     apply a substance such as oil or grease to (an engine or component) to minimize friction and allow smooth movement；make (a process) run smoothly

   • verb: lubricate, 3rd person present: lubricates, gerund or present participle: lubricating, past tense: lubricated, past participle: lubricated

2. • 釋義

   v.

   動詞

   • 1. apply a substance such as oil or grease to (an engine or component) to minimize friction and allow smooth movement remove the nut and lubricate the thread 同義詞 oil, grease, make slippery, make smooth, smear with oil, ... 更多cover with oil, rub with oil, moisturize, wax, polish
   • ▪ make (a process) run smoothly the availability of credit lubricated the channels of trade 同義詞 facilitate, ease, ready, make smooth, smooth the way for, ... 更多oil the wheels for, pave the way for反義詞 impede, obstruct
   • ▪ make (someone) convivial with alcohol men lubricated with alcohol speak their true feelings