dipstick
US /ˈdɪp.stɪk/
UK /ˈdɪp.stɪk/
1.
jauge
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.
Vérifiez le niveau d'huile avec la jauge toutes les quelques semaines.
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He pulled out the dipstick to see if the transmission fluid was low.
Il a sorti la jauge pour voir si le liquide de transmission était bas.
2.
idiot, imbécile
a foolish or stupid person
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Only a complete dipstick would forget their passport on an international trip.
Seul un parfait idiot oublierait son passeport lors d'un voyage international.
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He acted like a total dipstick during the meeting.
Il a agi comme un parfait idiot pendant la réunion.