Definition of oily

oilyadjective

dầu

/ˈɔɪli//ˈɔɪli/

The word "oily" originates from the Old English word "olie," which meant "olive oil." "Olie" itself comes from the Latin "oleum," also meaning "olive oil." Over time, "olie" evolved into "oyle," then "oil," and eventually "oily" to describe anything having the qualities of oil, such as being greasy, slippery, or shiny. The word "oil" is further linked to the Greek "elaion," also referring to olive oil. So, the word "oily" has a long and fascinating journey, starting with the olive oil that was so important in ancient times.

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containing or covered with oil

chứa hoặc phủ dầu

Example:
  • oily fish

    cá có dầu

  • an oily rag

    một miếng giẻ lau dầu

  • He had rather oily hands.

    Anh ta có bàn tay khá nhờn.

  • Use this shampoo if your hair is oily.

    Sử dụng dầu gội này nếu tóc bạn nhờn.

feeling, tasting, smelling or looking like oil

cảm giác, nếm, ngửi hoặc trông giống như dầu

Example:
  • an oily substance

    một chất nhờn

trying to be too polite, in a way that is annoying

cố tỏ ra quá lịch sự, theo cách gây khó chịu

Example:
  • an oily smile

    một nụ cười nhờn

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