V-Alternative Fuel Cars Flashcards
(19 cards)
1
Q
consume
A
to use sth, especially fuel, energy or time
2
Q
guzzle
A
(informal, usually disapproving) to drink sth quickly and in large amounts.
3
Q
appetite
A
a strong desire for sth
4
Q
scarce
A
if sth is scarce, there is not enough of it
5
Q
excess
A
more than is necessary, reasonable or acceptable
6
Q
ice sheet
A
a large piece of glacier,冰盖
7
Q
glacier
A
冰川
8
Q
radiant
A
[only before noun] sent out in rays from a central point
9
Q
adequate
A
enough
10
Q
abundant
A
a lot of
11
Q
odor
A
a smell
12
Q
methane
A
甲烷
13
Q
hose
A
tube
14
Q
ethanol
A
乙醇
15
Q
barley
A
大麦
16
Q
barley
A
高粱
17
Q
consumption
A
The consumption of fuel or natural resources is the amount of them that is used or the act of using them.
18
Q
conserve
A
save节约
19
Q
car-pooling
A
拼车