oil one's tongue

v.

  1. 奉承,谄媚

网络词典

oil one's tongue

英 ˈɔɪl ʌn ðəʊ 美 ˈɔɪl ʌn ðəʊ
动词短语 中文翻译:Unknown
同义词: ["put a sting in someone's tail", 'rub salt into the wound', "stick a needle in someone's back"]

例句:

  1. 1. The teacher oiled his tongue to make him talk more.
    老师用油涂抹他的舌头,让他多说话。
  2. 2. She was so angry that she stuck a needle in her husband's back.
    她非常生气,用针扎了丈夫的后背。
  3. 3. He tried to oil his tongue to get out of answering questions.
    他试图用油涂抹舌头来逃避回答问题。