sexta-feira, 8 de junho de 2012

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fuel   Audio Pronunciation   /ˈfju:wəl/   noun
(combustível, abastecer, suprir de combustível)

 
plural fuels
 
MEANING
 
[countnoncounta material (such as coal, oil, or gas) that is burned to produce heat or power • a gallon of fuel • a 16-gallon fueltank • I had the fuel pump replaced on my car. — often used figuratively • Breakfast is my fuel to get through the morning.
 
[noncountsomething that gives support or strength to something (such as argument or angry feelings) • These latest scandals will provide further fuel for his political opponents. • These latest accusations will only add fuel tothe controversy. • The controversy continues to rage, and these latest accusations will only add fuel to the fire.
 
Learn about fuel as a verb.
 

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