oiled
oiled — 動詞
1. the past tense and past participle form of the verb 'oil', which means to put a
塗油；上油
在機器或工具表面塗上潤滑油的過去式
the past tense and past participle form of the verb 'oil', which means to put a layer of oil onto the surface of a machine, tool, or piece of equipment so that the parts move easily without sticking or making noise, or to protect the material from rust or damage
Christopher oiled the squeaky hinge on the kitchen cupboard to stop the noise.
Christopher 為廚房碗櫃吱吱作響的鉸鏈上了油，噪音就停了。
oil + noun (hinge, chain, gear) as direct object
Before frying the fish, Yuna oiled the pan with a thin layer of olive oil.
煎魚之前，Yuna 在平底鍋上薄薄塗了一層橄欖油。
Rania had oiled the garden shears after using them, so they stayed in good condition.
Rania 用完園藝剪刀後上了油，所以剪刀一直保持良好狀態。
The repairman oiled every gear inside the old grandfather clock before putting it back together.
維修師傅為老落地鐘裡面的每個齒輪都上了油，然後才重新組裝回去。
Aaron oiled the chain of his motorcycle twice a month to keep it running smoothly.
Aaron 每個月為摩托車的鏈條上兩次油，讓它保持順暢運轉。
- lubricated
more technical; focuses on reducing friction between moving parts, common in engineering contexts
- greased
suggests a thicker substance (grease) applied to heavy machinery; less common for light household items
文法句型
oil + noun phrase
have/has/had oiled + noun phrase
用法筆記
This is the only sense that functions as a past-tense verb form. When used as a past participle, it often appears with 'have', 'has', or 'had' to form perfect tenses, or with 'be' to form passive sentences.
常見錯誤
oiled — 形容詞
1. having a layer of oil on the surface, either because oil was deliberately applie
塗油的；油亮
表面覆蓋一層油以保護或潤滑的
having a layer of oil on the surface, either because oil was deliberately applied to protect, preserve, or lubricate something such as wood, metal, or leather, or because the surface has come into contact with oil by accident
The wooden kitchen counter had been oiled regularly and had a warm, golden shine.
那張廚房木製流理檯定期上油保養，散發出溫暖的金色光澤。
predicative use: had been oiled + adverb (regularly)
Takeshi wiped the oiled surface of the cutting board with a clean, dry cloth.
Takeshi 用乾淨的乾布擦拭那塊塗過油的砧板表面。
attributive use: oiled + noun (surface, cloth, wood)
Layla's hands were oiled and grimy after helping her father fix the lawnmower engine.
Layla 幫父親修理完除草機引擎後，雙手沾滿油污。
The baking tray was lightly oiled before the bread rolls were placed on it.
烤盤上薄薄刷了一層油，然後才把麵包卷放上去。
Rafael stored his woodworking chisels in an oiled cloth to stop them from going rusty.
Rafael 把木工鑿刀收在一塊浸過油的布裡，防止它們生鏽。
- lubricated
more technical and narrower — specifically means oil or grease was applied to reduce friction
- greasy
suggests an oily surface that feels slippery or dirty, often with a negative connotation
- slick
emphasises the smooth, slippery quality of the oiled surface
文法句型
oiled + noun (attributive)
be/look/get + oiled (predicative)
用法筆記
This sense can describe something deliberately treated with oil (oiled wood, an oiled chain) or accidentally covered in oil (oiled hands, an oiled rag). For food, 'oiled' usually refers to a surface that has had oil brushed or sprayed onto it for cooking, not to food that naturally contains oil.
常見錯誤
2. having consumed too much alcohol so that normal physical or mental control is no
醉醺醺的
喝酒過量而醉的
having consumed too much alcohol so that normal physical or mental control is noticeably reduced — used informally and humorously, almost always in the fixed expression 'well oiled'
After the wedding reception, half the guests were well oiled and dancing on the chairs.
婚宴結束後，一半的賓客都喝得醉醺醺的，站在椅子上跳舞。
fixed phrase: well oiled
Lara warned her younger brother not to get too well oiled before the graduation dinner.
Lara 警告弟弟畢業晚宴上不要喝得太醉。
pattern: get + well oiled
Eitan had one glass too many and was well oiled before the main course arrived.
Eitan 多喝了一杯酒，主菜還沒上桌就已經醉醺醺的了。
Adisa's uncle gets well oiled at every family barbecue and tells the same funny stories.
Adisa 的叔叔每次家庭烤肉聚會都會喝得醉醺醺的，然後開始講那些好笑的老故事。
- drunk
the standard, neutral term — more direct and less humorous than 'well oiled'
- tipsy
milder — suggests slightly affected by alcohol but still in control
- intoxicated
formal or medical term for being under the influence of alcohol
- sober
not affected by alcohol at all
文法句型
well oiled (fixed phrase)
get well oiled
用法筆記
Most common in the fixed phrase 'well oiled'. Considered informal and light-hearted — not as strong or offensive as 'drunk' and rarely used in formal writing or medical contexts. The literal meaning 'covered in oil' is almost never intended when this phrase is used.