paraffin
n[U]
1 (also `paraffin oil) (Brit) (US `coal oil, kerosene) oil obtained from petroleum, coal, etc and used as a fuel in heaters and lamps and as a solvent 煤油
[attrib 作定语]
a paraffin lamp, stove 煤油灯、 炉.
2 (also `paraffin wax) wax-like substance obtained from petroleum, used esp for making candles 石蜡.
🗣️ 情景例句
His collection of paintings is most impressive.
他的绘画收藏令人叹为观止。
Jeff was not pleased with his school grades.
杰夫不满意自己在学校的成绩。
In less than three months Chaplin acted in 11 films.