
好词典
源自中古英语 'fewelen',与古法语 'fouaille'(柴火)同源,最终来自拉丁语 'focale'(与火炉相关)。现代意义在14世纪出现机械燃料含义,比喻用法始于1600年左右。
❶ 为车辆或机器添加燃料,使其能够继续运行。常见于给汽车加油或给飞机加航空燃油的场景。
“The truck stopped at the gas station for fueling.”
(卡车停在加油站加油。)
“Airplanes require special procedures during fueling.”
(飞机加油时需要遵循特殊程序。)
❶ 比喻性地指激发或加剧某种情绪、行为或局势,通常带有负面含义。
“His speech was accused of fueling racial tensions.”
(他的演讲被指责加剧了种族紧张关系。)
“Social media rumors are fueling public panic about the disease.”
(社交媒体谣言正在加剧公众对疾病的恐慌。)
fueling station — 专门为车辆或设备提供燃料的场所,如加油站、加氢站等。
“The new fueling station supports both gasoline and electric vehicles.”
(这个新型燃料站同时支持汽油车和电动车。)
fueling the fire — 字面意思是往火里添柴,比喻使冲突或负面情绪更加激烈。
“By arguing back, you're just fueling the fire.”
(你回嘴只会让争吵更激烈。)