gas/gæs/

n.

➊ any light substance like air that usually cannot be seen

➋ a clear substance like air that is used as a fuel for cooking

➌ = gasoline

n.

➊ [U; C] 气体：poisonous gases 有毒气体

➋ [U] 煤气：Coal is actually cheaper than gas. 煤实际上比煤气更便宜。

◇a gas stove 煤气灶

➌〈美〉 [U] 汽油：The car is running out of car. 汽车快没油了。

◇a gas station 加油站

常犯错误

We need to stop for gas. 译为：

✗ 我们需要停下来加煤气。

✓ 我们需要停下来加（汽）油。