petroleum
🇬🇧 UK/pә'trәuliәm/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions
n.
A naturally occurring flammable liquid found underground, consisting mainly of hydrocarbons; crude oil.
石油,原油
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.petroleum industry石油工业
- 2.petroleum products石油产品
- 3.crude petroleum原油
Example Sentences
- 1.
Petroleum is the primary energy source for modern transportation.
- 2.
The petroleum industry faces pressure to reduce emissions.
- 3.
Refined petroleum products include gasoline and diesel fuel.