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well-oiled

/ˌwɛl ˈɔɪld/

Traduzioni

well-oiledadjective

/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.

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well-oiledpast participle

/ˌwɛl ˈɔɪld/

Used as a participial adjective derived from the past participle "oiled"; generally placed before a noun.

well-oiledadjective

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-oiledpast participle

Lubricated thoroughly with oil so as to operate smoothly.

The well-oiled hinges swung open without a sound.