plural gases also gasses
plural gases also gasses
Learner's definition of GAS
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b [noncount] : a gas or mixture of gases that is burned as a fuel可燃气体;天然气;煤气 2
[noncount] US : gas in your stomach and intestines that causes pain or discomfort(肠胃内的)胀气 ◊ To pass gas is to release intestinal gas from your anus.放屁
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a [noncount] : gasoline -
We need to stop for gas. [=(Brit) petrol]我们需要停车加油。
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high gas prices高油价
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The car gets good gas mileage.这辆车很省油。
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The car almost ran out of gas.车快没油了。
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sometimes used figuratively有时用作比喻 b the gas informal : the accelerator pedal of a vehicle油门 ◊ If you step on the gas or hit the gas, you suddenly press down on the accelerator to drive at a higher speed.加大油门;加速行驶
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[singular] US, old-fashioned slang : a very enjoyable or funny person, event, etc.令人愉快(或有趣)的人(或事) 2 gas /ˈgæs/ verb
gasses; gassed; gassing
gasses; gassed; gassing
Learner's definition of GAS
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[+ object] : to poison or kill (someone) with gas用毒气杀死 2
US : to put gasoline in (a car, truck, etc.)给(车)加油 [+ object]
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usually + up [no object]
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+ up