dipstick
US /ˈdɪp.stɪk/
UK /ˈdɪp.stɪk/
1.
varilla medidora, varilla de nivel
a flexible rod with a marked end, used to measure the depth of a liquid, especially oil in a vehicle's engine
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Check the oil level with the dipstick every few weeks.
Compruebe el nivel de aceite con la varilla medidora cada pocas semanas.
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He pulled out the dipstick to see if the transmission fluid was low.
Sacó la varilla medidora para ver si el líquido de la transmisión estaba bajo.
2.
idiota, tonto
a foolish or stupid person
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Only a complete dipstick would forget their passport on an international trip.
Solo un completo idiota olvidaría su pasaporte en un viaje internacional.
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He acted like a total dipstick during the meeting.
Actuó como un completo idiota durante la reunión.