fuel
US /ˈfjuː.əl/
UK /ˈfjuː.əl/
1.
combustible
material such as coal, gas, or oil that is burned to produce heat or power
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The car runs on unleaded fuel.
El coche funciona con combustible sin plomo.
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They are exploring alternative fuels for heating homes.
Están explorando combustibles alternativos para calentar hogares.
2.
combustible, estímulo, alimento
something that sustains or encourages a feeling or activity
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His anger provided the fuel for his passionate speech.
Su ira proporcionó el combustible para su apasionado discurso.
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The rumors provided fresh fuel for the gossip.
Los rumores proporcionaron nuevo combustible para el chismorreo.
1.
reabastecer, alimentar
supply or power (an engine, vehicle, or industrial plant) with fuel
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The aircraft was being fueled for its long journey.
El avión estaba siendo reabastecido de combustible para su largo viaje.
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The power plant is fueled by natural gas.
La central eléctrica se alimenta de gas natural.
2.
alimentar, avivar, fomentar
sustain or inflame (a feeling or passion)
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The protests helped to fuel public anger.
Las protestas ayudaron a alimentar la ira pública.
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His words only served to fuel her resentment.
Sus palabras solo sirvieron para alimentar su resentimiento.