gas
英[gæs]
美[ɡæs]
- n. 气体；[矿业] 瓦斯；汽油；毒气
- vt. 加油；毒（死）
- vi. 加油；放出气体；空谈
- n. (Gas)人名；(法、德、西)加斯
英英释意
- 1. the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity; relatively great expansion and contraction with changes in pressure and temperature; the ability to diffuse readily; and the spontaneous tendenc
- 2. a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely
- 3. a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines
- 4. a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal
- 5. a pedal that controls the throttle valve;
- "he stepped on the gas"
- 6. a fossil fuel in the gaseous state; used for cooking and heating homes