fuel
US /ˈfjuː.əl/
UK /ˈfjuː.əl/
名词
1.
燃料
material such as coal, gas, or oil that is burned to produce heat or power
示例:
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The car runs on unleaded fuel.
这辆车使用无铅燃料。
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They are exploring alternative fuels for heating homes.
他们正在探索用于家庭供暖的替代燃料。
2.
动力, 刺激, 素材
something that sustains or encourages a feeling or activity
示例:
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His anger provided the fuel for his passionate speech.
他的愤怒为他激情的演讲提供了动力。
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The rumors provided fresh fuel for the gossip.
谣言为八卦提供了新的素材。
动词
1.
2.
助长, 加剧, 刺激
sustain or inflame (a feeling or passion)
示例:
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The protests helped to fuel public anger.
抗议活动助长了公众的愤怒。
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His words only served to fuel her resentment.
他的话只会加剧她的怨恨。