词汇 | fuel |
释义 | fuel (verb) fuel 4 ENTRIES FOUND: fuel (noun) fuel (verb) diesel fuel (noun) fossil fuel (noun) 1 fuel /ˈfjuːwəl/ noun plural fuels 1 fuel /ˈfjuːwəl/ noun plural fuels Learner's definition of FUEL 1 [count, noncount] : a material (such as coal, oil, or gas) that is burned to produce heat or power燃料(如煤、石油或天然气) a gallon of fuel一加仑燃料 a 16-gallon fuel tank16加仑的燃料箱 I had the fuel pump replaced on my car.我更换了车上的燃料泵。 — often used figuratively常用作比喻 Breakfast is my fuel to get through the morning.早餐为我提供了一上午所需的能量。 — see also fossil fuel 2 [noncount] : something that gives support or strength to something (such as argument or angry feelings)(增强论据、情绪等的)刺激因素 These latest scandals will provide further fuel for his political opponents.最近这些丑闻将为他的政敌提供更多攻击他的武器。 These latest accusations will only add fuel to the controversy.最近这些指控只会让争论愈加激烈。 The controversy continues to rage, and these latest accusations will only add fuel to the fire.争论愈加激烈,而这些最新指控只会火上浇油。 2 fuel /ˈfjuːwəl/ verb fuels US fueled or British fuelled US fueling or British fuelling 2 fuel /ˈfjuːwəl/ verb fuels US fueled or British fuelled US fueling or British fuelling Learner's definition of FUEL 1 a [+ object] : to supply (something) with fuel(给…)提供燃料,加油 The airplanes were fueled in midair.飞机在空中加了油。 b [no object] : to take in fuel加油 The airplanes fueled (up) in midair.飞机在空中加了油。 2 [+ object] a : to give support or strength to (something)加强;增强 The criticism she has faced has only fueled her determination to succeed.她受到的批评更加坚定了她取得成功的决心。 b : to provide the necessary conditions for (something)助长;刺激 Inflation was fueled by high prices.高物价助长了通货膨胀。 The strong economy has fueled the construction of new homes.强劲的经济为新住房的建设提供了动力。 fuel up [phrasal verb] : to put fuel into a car, airplane, etc.(为汽车、飞机等)加油 They fueled up for their long journey home.他们给油箱加满了油,为返家的长途旅行做好准备。 |
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