英语词汇“gas”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词	gas
释义	gas —gas /ɡæs/ Ⅰ noun (AIR SUBSTANCE) 1 B2 [C or U] a substance in a form like air that is neither solid nor liquid: » Oxygen, hydrogen and nitrogen are all gases.» poisonous/inflammable/toxic gasThesaurus⁺: ↑The state of matter 2 A2 [C or U] a substance in a form like air that is used as a fuel for heating and cooking: » Do you prefer cooking with electricity or gas?» _UK A leak in the gas mains (= pipes) caused a major explosion.» a gas-fired power stationThesaurus⁺: ↑Fuels , ↑Petroleum products especially when used as fuel 3 F0 [U] _INFORMAL a substance in a form like air used for medical purposes to prevent people feeling pain or being conscious during an operation: » I had/was given gas when I got my wisdom teeth out.Thesaurus⁺: ↑SurgeryThesaurus⁺: ↑Medicine in different forms 4 F0 [U] _{MAINLY US FOR} WIND(Cf. ↑wind) noun ^(BOWELS): » Beer gives me gas.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Digestive disorders • • • Extra Examples:» The initial cloud of tear gas had hardly cleared before shots were fired.» Carbon monoxide is a colourless, odourless, poisonous gas.» Certain gases are highly explosive.» These factories are releasing toxic gases into the atmosphere.» The volcano spewed a giant cloud of ash, dust and gases into the air. Ⅱ noun (LIQUID FUEL) 1 A2 [U] _{US FOR} PETROL(Cf. ↑petrol): » I'll stop and get some gas - we're running low.» a gas tank/pumpThesaurus⁺: ↑Petroleum products especially when used as fuel , ↑Fuels the gas [S] _US 2 F0 the part of a car that you push with your foot to make it go faster: » Step on the gas (= drive faster)!Thesaurus⁺: ↑The interior of vehicles • • • Extra Examples:» He stopped the car next to the gas pump.» It's 50 miles to the next gas station.» I rent a subcompact when I'm travelling alone because it saves on gas.» We ought to fill up with gas before we set off.» My foot slipped off the gas pedal as I was trying to overtake the lorry. Ⅲ noun [S] _{MAINLY US INFORMAL} (ENJOYABLE SITUATION) ► F0 a funny or enjoyable situation: » Some kids put on a show for the moms and dads, - it was a gas.Thesaurus⁺: ↑General words for fun Ⅳ verb [I] (-ss-) _{OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL} (TALK) ↑Verb Endings for gas ► F0 to talk for a long time about things that are not important: » Susan came round and we sat gassing for hours.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Informal talking and conversation Ⅴ verb [T] (-ss-) (POISON) ↑Verb Endings for gas ► F0 to kill or injure a person by making them breathe poisonous gas: » Hundreds of thousands of soldiers were gassed in the First World War.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Murder and attempted murder , ↑Killing
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