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fuels

UK //ˈfjuːəlz//US //ˈfjuːəlz//

词源

源自中古英语 'fewel',来自古法语 'fouaille',最终源于拉丁语 'focalia',意为 '燃料'。

noun

❶ 燃料,指能够燃烧产生能量或动力的物质,如汽油、煤炭、天然气等。

“Fossil fuels like coal and oil are major sources of energy.”

(煤炭和石油等化石燃料是主要的能源来源。)

“The car runs on alternative fuels such as ethanol.”

(这辆车使用乙醇等替代燃料运行。)

同义词:energy sources, combustibles, propellants

verb

❶ 为某物提供燃料,或比喻性地激发或加剧某种情绪或情况。

“The plane was fueled before takeoff.”

(飞机在起飞前加满了燃料。)

“His anger was fueled by the unfair treatment.”

(不公平的待遇加剧了他的愤怒。)

同义词:power, stimulate, ignite

常见短语

fossil fuels — 指从地下开采的燃料,如煤、石油和天然气,由古代生物遗骸经过长时间地质变化形成。

“Burning fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.”

(燃烧化石燃料会向大气中释放二氧化碳。)

fuel the fire — 字面意思是给火添加燃料,比喻加剧某种负面情绪或冲突。

“His harsh comments only fueled the fire of their argument.”

(他尖锐的评论只是加剧了他们之间的争论。)