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
Or someone can sign with us as a guarantor.
或者有人能当担保人帮我们签字。
It's a pain in the neck having to meet them at the airport.
必须到机场去接他们,真讨厌。
It did not, however, remain within the confines of his estate.