dip
stick
复数形式
dipsticks
1
油尺, 量油尺
a tool for measuring the level of oil in an engine
A dipstick is a tool used to measure the level of oil in a vehicle's engine. It is a long, thin metal rod that is inserted into a tube in the engine. The dipstick has markings to indicate the oil level. To use it, the dipstick is pulled out, wiped clean, put back in the tube, and taken out again to see where the oil marks. Checking the oil level regularly with a dipstick is important to ensure the engine has enough oil to run properly and avoid damage.
- She checked the oil level using the dipstick.
她用量油尺检查了油位。
- He wiped the dipstick clean before reinserting it.
他在重新插入之前将量油尺擦干净。
- The dipstick indicated that the oil level was low.
量油尺显示油位低。
- They replaced the dipstick tube due to a leak.
由于泄漏，他们更换了量油尺管。
- The dipstick had clear markings for easy reading.
量油尺有清晰的标记，便于读取。
2
a foolish, stupid, or contemptible person
- You dipstick, you just poured orange juice on your cereal.
- The mechanic called the customer a dipstick for ignoring the oil warning light.
- Only a complete dipstick would try to start a lawnmower with no gas.
- He laughed and called himself a dipstick after dropping his phone in the toilet.
- Stop acting like a dipstick and double-check the address before we drive there.