fuel

UK
/ˈfjʊəl/
US
/ˈfjuəl/

Traduzioni

fuelnoun
fuels
Pl.
carburantAu sens figuré, source d'énergie ou de motivation.
Her curiosity was the fuel behind her research.
Sa curiosité était le carburant de ses recherches.
Coal is a cheap fuel for heating homes.
Le charbon est un combustible bon marché pour chauffer les maisons.
The aircraft needed fuel before takeoff.
L'avion avait besoin de carburant avant le décollage.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
combustibleAu sens figuré, quelque chose qui alimente ou attise un débat ou une émotion.
fuelverb
fueled
Präteritum
fueled
Partizip Perfekt
fueling
Gerundium
UK
/ˈfjʊəl/
US
/ˈfjuəl/
alimenterAu sens propre et figuré.
The generators fuel the entire facility during the outage.
Les générateurs alimentent toute l'installation pendant la panne.
attiserS'emploie surtout pour une intensification, souvent négative.
The rumor fueled the public anger.
La rumeur a attisé la colère du public.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
ravitaillerAu sens de refaire le plein d'un véhicule, d'un avion ou d'un engin.
fueladjective
UK
/ˈfjʊəl/
US
/ˈfjuəl/
Used attributively before another noun to indicate relation to fuel (e.g., fuel tank, fuel line).
de carburantEmployé dans des syntagmes comme ligne de carburant, réservoir de carburant.
The mechanic inspected the aircraft's fuel line for leaks.
Le mécanicien a inspecté la ligne de carburant de l'avion pour détecter des fuites.

Definizioni

fuelnoun
A material such as coal, gas, or oil that is burned to produce heat or power.
The power plant uses coal as its primary fuel to generate electricity.
A source of sustenance or energy for a process or activity.
The team's enthusiasm was the fuel that drove their success in the competition.
Something that sustains or encourages; a stimulus.
The scandal provided fuel for the ongoing debate about political ethics.
fuelverb
To supply or power with fuel.
The engineers worked tirelessly to fuel the spacecraft for its long journey.
To stimulate or sustain a feeling or activity.
The coach's motivational speech fueled the team's determination to win the championship.
To increase or intensify something, often in a negative way.
The controversial article fueled the ongoing debate about climate change.
To take on fuel; to refuel.
The aircraft fueled at the airbase before continuing its mission.
fueladjective
Relating to, designed for, or carrying fuel.
The mechanic inspected the aircraft's fuel line for leaks.