| 释义 |
lu·bri·cate /ˈluːbrɪkeɪt/ vt. | vi.
❶ vt.
1. 润滑；使滑润；加润滑油于
In drilling an oil well, mud is used to lubricate the cutting bit. 钻油井的时候，泥浆被用来润滑钻头。
lubricate the bearings 给轴承上油
lubricate the skin with cold cream 搽冷霜使皮肤滑润
2. 使顺畅，促进
Songs and laughter lubricate the biological clock. 歌声笑语可使人体生物钟顺畅运转。
The whisky lubricates a comradely spirit. 威士忌酒增进同人情谊。
lubricate the economic system with a sufficiency of purchasing power 以足够的购买力来促进经济体制运转
3. 〈美口〉灌…酒；以酒为(旅途等)增兴
4. 〈美俚〉向…行贿，收买；以钱财使(道路等)通畅
lubricate dishonest officials 向贪官污吏行贿
❷ vi.
1. 起润滑(剂)作用；加润滑油
2. 〈口〉饮酒；喝醉
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