[TOP]kerosene kero·sene (also kero·sine) / ˈkerəsi:n / noun əu] a type of fuel oil that is made from petroleum and that is used in the engines of planes and for heat and light. ɪn ɑritish ənglish it is usually called paraffin when it is used for heat and light. 煤油: a kerosene lamp 煤油灯 [TOP]kerosene['ker.ə.si:n/ (Australian informal kero) noun uncountable mainly US for » paraffin , especially when used as fuel for heaters and oil lamps （尤指用于加热器或油灯的）煤油，火油 [TOP]kerosene ●○○○○
1.N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词 煤油Kerosene is a clear, strong-smelling liquid which is used as a fuel, for example in heaters and lamps.