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词汇 oil-rig
释义 oil rig
noun[ C ]
uk /ˈɔɪl rɪɡ/ us /ˈɔɪl rɪɡ/
a large structure with equipment for removing oil from under the ground, especially from under the sea(尤指从海底开采石油的)石油钻塔,钻井平台,油井设备
 
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oil rig | Business English


oil rig
noun[ C ]
ukus
NATURAL RESOURCES, PRODUCTION
a large structure with equipment for getting oil from under the ground or the sea:
The oil rig was moved into position this week off Cuba's north-west coast.

Examples of oil rig


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The eye-catching photos accompanying the story of course contain nary an oilrig, not a single plate of stir-fry.
We are pleased to have a stake in the oil industry in building an oilrig.
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Indeed, we have knowledge of oilrig vessels having their propellers fouled by discarded fishing nets.
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Part of the depot is being leased to a consortium of oil companies which intend using it for oilrig support.
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However, there are no central redundancy arrangements for oilrig fabrication workers.
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Most of us have seen a ship and most of us have seen an oilrig from a distance.
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I should have thought that an oilrig might be included.
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As regards the question of oilrig protection ships, that is under close review.
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What about the person who works on an oilrig?
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Oilrig operators are, however, required by their licences to maintain contact with these authorities and to seek advice on public health requirements.
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They know that an oilrig is an oilrig and a ship is a ship.
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Some withdrawn vessels have been put to oilrig duties for the time being.
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When you compare what the miners earn with what somebody earns on an oilrig, the difference is quite laughable.
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I am very much aware of the growing market in the oilrig servicing sector, including new vessels.
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The company concerned has in recent years dismantled several oilrig platforms, including ones containing hazardous waste.
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