🇬🇧 Oil meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

Oil is a thick, slippery liquid that comes from deep underground. People drill holes in the earth to get it. This kind of oil, called petroleum, can be turned into things like gasoline for cars, fuel for airplanes and ships, and many other products. Because it burns easily, it gives us energy, but we have to be careful with it because it can be messy and can harm the environment if it spills.

The bus was so low on oil the engine sounded like it was trying to beatbox and failing badly.

When the mechanic said, "Your oil is ancient," I asked if we could sell it to a museum.

Dad said oil keeps the engine smooth, so I asked if it could also smooth out my messy hair.

The car was so thirsty for oil it sounded like a grumpy vacuum cleaner.

Oil comes from ancient plants and animals that got squished underground for millions of years, basically turning into sea-bug juice.

A child knocks at a hole in the dirt and a slow, thick black oil comes out. The father scoops oil with his hands; oil is sticky and dark. They pour oil into an old lamp. The lamp burns, gives warm light. The child smiles and sleeps well, the oil box empty but the night bright.

This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.

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