Definitions
n. material burned or used to produce heat or power
燃料
v. to supply something with fuel
给……加燃料
v. to make a feeling or situation stronger
加剧；推动
Example
We stopped for fuel before driving into the mountains.
我们开车进山前停下来加了油。
Growing demand for private cars may fuel air pollution unless governments promote cleaner alternatives.
除非政府推广更清洁的替代出行方式，否则私家车需求的增长可能加剧空气污染。
Collocations
- fossil fuels
- fuel consumption
- fuel prices
- fuel speculation
Word family
- fuelling (n.)
- biofuel (n.)
Usage tip
fuel作动词还可表示助长情绪或推动变化。
FAQ
- What does fuel mean?
- material burned or used to produce heat or power to supply something with fuel to make a feeling or situation stronger
- How is fuel pronounced?
- UK /ˈfjuːəl/, US /ˈfjuːəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
