单词 | kerosene |
释义 | kerosene (kerəsiːn ) uncountable noun Kerosene is a clear, strong-smelling liquid which is used as a fuel, for example in heaters and lamps. [mainly US] New customers are eager to buy solar lanterns to save on monthly kerosene bills. Collocations: kerosene lantern An electric light finally replaced the kerosene lantern in 1923, dramatically increasing the intensity of the signal. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He steadfastly kept the kerosene lantern lighted each night, and tolled the large bell constantly when fog rolled in to warn mariners away from the spit. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 No utilities such as power, water or telephone ran to the land, heating and cooking was by wood, kerosene or bottled propane, lighting by candles or kerosene lantern. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The lights were kerosene lanterns attached to a staff. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Illumination of the initial batch of locomotives was by means of kerosene lanterns. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He designed the first sootless kerosene stove, operated by compressed air. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 But most people still use kerosene stove or firewood oven. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 You think they used to have gas stoves, kerosene stoves, before? Times, Sunday Times There are vendors with little kerosene stoves making egg toastsan omelette on a lightly toasted sliced bread and serving them with a cup of tea. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Inspired by a workmate, he and his brother were able to design a new kind of burner for kerosene stoves. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 煤油 Japanese: 灯油 |
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