well-oiled

UK
/ˌwɛl ˈɔɪld/
US
/ˌwɛl ˈɔɪld/

Übersetzungen

well-oiledadjektiv
UK
/ˌwɛl ˈɔɪld/
US
/ˌwɛl ˈɔɪld/
The team worked together like a well-oiled machine.
Команда работала вместе, как отлаженный механизм.
The gears need to be well-oiled to function properly.
Шестерни должны быть хорошо смазаны, чтобы работать правильно.
well-oiledpartizip perfekt
UK
/ˌwɛl ˈɔɪld/
US
/ˌwɛl ˈɔɪld/
Used as a participial adjective derived from the past participle "oiled"; generally placed before a noun.

Definitionen

well-oiledadjektiv
Functioning smoothly and efficiently, often due to good organization or coordination.
The event ran like a well-oiled machine, with every detail perfectly managed.
Literally lubricated with oil to ensure smooth operation (used for machines or mechanisms).
The well-oiled gears turned silently in the old clock.
Intoxicated by alcohol; drunk.
He stumbled in, clearly well-oiled after the long night at the pub.
well-oiledpartizip perfekt
Lubricated thoroughly with oil so as to operate smoothly.
The well-oiled hinges swung open without a sound.