dipstick

US /ˈdɪp.stɪk/
UK /ˈdɪp.stɪk/
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1.

量油尺, 油尺

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.
每隔几周用量油尺检查油位。
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He pulled out the dipstick to see if the transmission fluid was low.
他拔出量油尺，看看变速箱油是否不足。
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oil gaugelevel indicator
2.

笨蛋, 傻瓜

a foolish or stupid person

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Only a complete dipstick would forget their passport on an international trip.
只有个十足的笨蛋才会在国际旅行中忘记护照。
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He acted like a total dipstick during the meeting.
他在会议上表现得像个十足的笨蛋。
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foolidiotmoronduncenitwit