plural fuels
plural fuels
Learner's definition of FUEL
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[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) —
often used figuratively常用作比喻 — 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。
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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。
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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
fuels US fueled or British fuelled US fueling or British fuelling
Learner's definition of FUEL
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a [+ object] : to supply (something) with fuel(给…)提供燃料,加油 b [no object] : to take in fuel加油 2 [+ object]
a : to give support or strength to (something)加强;增强 b : to provide the necessary conditions for (something)助长;刺激
fuel up
[phrasal verb]
: to put fuel into a car, airplane, etc.(为汽车、飞机等)加油