fuel
US /ˈfjuː.əl/
UK /ˈfjuː.əl/
1.
bahan api
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.
Kereta itu menggunakan bahan api tanpa plumbum.
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They are exploring alternative fuels for heating homes.
Mereka sedang meneroka bahan api alternatif untuk memanaskan rumah.
2.
bahan bakar, dorongan, galakan
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 untuk ucapannya yang bersemangat.
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The rumors provided fresh fuel for the gossip.
Khabar angin itu memberikan bahan bakar baru untuk gosip.
1.
mengisi minyak, membekalkan bahan api
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 minyak untuk perjalanan jauhnya.
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The power plant is fueled by natural gas.
Loji kuasa itu dikuasakan oleh gas asli.
2.
mencetuskan, menggalakkan, menyalakan
sustain or inflame (a feeling or passion)
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The protests helped to fuel public anger.
Bantahan itu membantu mencetuskan kemarahan awam.
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His words only served to fuel her resentment.
Kata-katanya hanya berfungsi untuk mencetuskan rasa dendamnya.