CEFR B1+ · Transport

diesel

/ˈdiːzəl/ 📚 Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)

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Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

Diesel is a type of fuel used in some engines, especially in trucks, buses, and certain cars. It is different from petrol (gasoline).

Synonyms

diesel fuel oil (informal)

Antonyms

petrol gasoline electric

Translations

diesel in your language

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عربي

الديزل هو نوع من الوقود يستخدم في بعض المحركات، خاصة في الشاحنات والحافلات وبعض السيارات.

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اردو

ڈیزل ایک قسم کا ایندھن ہے جو کچھ انجنوں میں استعمال ہوتا ہے، خاص طور پر ٹرکوں، بسوں اور بعض کاروں میں۔

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हिंदी

डीजल एक प्रकार का ईंधन है जिसका उपयोग कुछ इंजनों में होता है, खासकर ट्रकों, बसों और कुछ कारों में।

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中文

柴油是一种燃料，用于某些发动机，特别是卡车、公共汽车和某些汽车。

Easy Explanation

It's a special kind of fuel. Trucks and some cars use it. It helps their engines work.

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Memory TipRemember 'D' for Diesel and 'D' for Driver of a big truck, which often uses diesel.

Contextual Examples

Many large trucks run on diesel (type of fuel) because it is often more efficient for heavy loads.

The new car model offers both gasoline and diesel (fuel type) engine options for buyers.

Filling up the tank with diesel (engine fuel) at the gas station can be expensive these days.

Pronunciation & Context