diesel
noun
UK/ˈdiː.zᵊl/
US/ˈdiː.zᵊl/
Definitions of diesel noun
- C1Uncountable(不可数名词)
A type of heavy petroleum oil used as fuel in diesel engines.
柴油
This truck uses a diesel engine.
这辆卡车使用柴油引擎。
Many large trucks are fueled by diesel.
许多大型卡车都以柴油为燃料。
The generator operates using diesel.
这台发电机使用柴油运作。
- Countable(可数名词)
A vehicle, especially a train, powered by a diesel engine.
任何装有柴油引擎的车辆，尤指火车。
The diesel train will depart in a few minutes.
柴油火车几分钟后就要出发了。
They are servicing the diesel locomotive.
他们正在维修柴油机车。
That diesel bus is moving very fast.
那辆柴油公交车开得非常快。