fuel
US /ˈfjuː.əl/
UK /ˈfjuː.əl/
1.
bahan bakar
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.
Mobil itu menggunakan bahan bakar tanpa timbal.
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They are exploring alternative fuels for heating homes.
Mereka sedang mencari bahan bakar alternatif untuk memanaskan rumah.
2.
bahan bakar, pendorong, penyemangat
something that sustains or encourages a feeling or activity
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His anger provided the fuel for his passionate speech.
Kemarahannya menjadi bahan bakar bagi pidato bersemangatnya.
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The rumors provided fresh fuel for the gossip.
Rumor itu memberikan bahan bakar baru untuk gosip.
1.
mengisi bahan bakar, memberi tenaga
supply or power (an engine, vehicle, or industrial plant) with fuel
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The aircraft was being fueled for its long journey.
Pesawat itu sedang diisi bahan bakar untuk perjalanan panjangnya.
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The power plant is fueled by natural gas.
Pembangkit listrik itu ditenagai oleh gas alam.
2.
memicu, mengobarkan, menyulut
sustain or inflame (a feeling or passion)
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The protests helped to fuel public anger.
Protes itu membantu memicu kemarahan publik.
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His words only served to fuel her resentment.
Kata-katanya hanya berfungsi untuk memicu kebenciannya.