gas

gas

名词 gas:

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 tendency to become distributed uniformly throughout any container

同义词:gaseous state

a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely

a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines

同义词:gasoline, gasolene, petrol

a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal

同义词:flatulence, flatulency

a pedal that controls the throttle valve

同义词:accelerator, accelerator pedal, gas pedal, throttle, gun

a fossil fuel in the gaseous state; used for cooking and heating homes

同义词:natural gas

动词 gas:

attack with gas; subject to gas fumes

show off

同义词:boast, tout, swash, shoot a line, brag, blow, bluster, vaunt, gasconade

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