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    Diesel

    US /ˈdizəl, -səl/

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    UK /ˈdi:zl/

    B1
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounHeavy mineral oil used for power engines
    Diesel fuel is typically less expensive than regular gasoline
    n. (c.)Countable NounAn internal combustion engine that uses the heat of compression to ignite the fuel.
    This car has a powerful diesel engine.
    n. (c.)Countable NounA vehicle powered by a diesel engine.
    He drives a diesel truck for his business.
    n. (c.)Countable NounA train powered by a diesel engine.
    The diesel pulled into the station right on time.
    adj.AdjectiveRelating to or powered by a diesel engine.
    The company is investing in diesel technology.

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    The World in 2021: five stories to watch out for | The Economist

    18:20The World in 2021: five stories to watch out for | The Economist
    • If more governments commit to future bans on the sale of petrol and diesel cars, the growth in the electric vehicle sector could accelerate even more.

      If more governments commit to future bans on the sale of petrol and diesel cars, the growth in the electric vehicle sector could accelerate even more.

    • …on the sale of petrol and diesel cars…

      …on the sale of petrol and diesel cars…

    B1

    10 Tourist Mistakes Americans MUST AVOID In Europe

    14:1410 Tourist Mistakes Americans MUST AVOID In Europe
    • We had this diesel rental car.

      We had this diesel rental car.

    • In the USA, the handle for diesel fuel at the fuel pump is usually green.

      In the USA, the handle for diesel fuel at the fuel pump is usually green.

    A2

    It's time to replace urban delivery vans

    06:20It's time to replace urban delivery vans
    • By 2030, no diesel or gas-powered vehicles will be allowed in the zone.

      By 2030, no diesel or gas-powered vehicles will be allowed in the zone.

    • By 2030, no diesel or gas-powered vehicles will be allowed in the zone.

      By 2030, no diesel or gas-powered vehicles will be allowed in the zone.

    B1

    Mamdani Wins With Relentless Positivity | Lander To Cuomo: "Good F***ing Riddance" | Corporate Pride

    12:47Mamdani Wins With Relentless Positivity | Lander To Cuomo: "Good F***ing Riddance" | Corporate Pride
    • According to experts, with this message, Mamdani generated excitement among minority groups and electrified younger voters, while older voters still run on diesel.

      According to experts, with this message, Mamdani generated excitement among minority groups and electrified younger voters, while older voters still run on diesel.

    • According to experts, with this message, Mamdani generated excitement among minority groups and electrified younger voters, while older voters still run on diesel.

      According to experts, with this message, Mamdani generated excitement among minority groups and electrified younger voters, while older voters still run on diesel.

    B1

    The Bizarre History of Gasoline | WheelHouse

    06:33The Bizarre History of Gasoline | WheelHouse
    • There're other fuel types commonly used like diesel, biodiesel, natural gas, and Red Bull.

      There're other fuel types commonly used like diesel, biodiesel, natural gas, and Red Bull.

    • There are other fuel types commonly used, like diesel, biodiesel, natural gas, and Red Bull.

      There are other fuel types commonly used, like diesel, biodiesel, natural gas, and Red Bull.

    B1

    人類の夢「空飛ぶジェットスーツ」実用化への道のり | Obsessed | WIRED Japan

    07:34人類の夢「空飛ぶジェットスーツ」実用化への道のり  | Obsessed | WIRED Japan
    • The fuel is either diesel or jet fuel.

      The fuel is either diesel or jet fuel.

    • Jet fuel sounds scary, but it's the same kind of stuff as diesel.

      Jet fuel sounds scary, but it's the same kind of stuff as diesel.

    B1

    Marine Engine Parts and Functions #marine #engineparts #shipengine

    07:14Marine Engine Parts and Functions #marine #engineparts #shipengine
    • Each component plays an important role in powering and running a marine diesel engine,

      Each component plays an important role in powering and running a marine diesel engine,

    • Each component plays an important role in powering and running a marine diesel engine,

      Each component plays an important role in powering and running a marine diesel engine,

    B2

    Computational Thinking - Computer Science for Business Leaders 2016

    21:52Computational Thinking - Computer Science for Business Leaders 2016
    • Certain diesel models were designed with sophisticated software that used information, including the position of the steering wheel and vehicle speed, to determine the car was undergoing emissions testing.

      Certain diesel models were designed with sophisticated software that used information, including the position of the steering wheel and vehicle speed, to determine the car was undergoing emissions testing.

    • >> -Certain diesel models were designed with sophisticated software that

      >> -Certain diesel models were designed with sophisticated software that

    B1

    The real problem with Palm Oil.

    09:29The real problem with Palm Oil.
    • Europe has long sought to replace their emissions-heavy diesel fuel with something a little more clean-burning.

      Europe has long sought to replace their emissions-heavy diesel fuel with something a little more clean-burning.

    • Europe has long sought to replace their emissions-heavy diesel fuel with something a little more clean-burning.

      Europe has long sought to replace their emissions-heavy diesel fuel with something a little more clean-burning.

    B2

    How VW scandal will hit car sector I FT Business

    03:57How VW scandal will hit car sector I FT Business
    • regulator fines, as well as potentially fines for the 10 and a half million other diesel vehicles that are around the rest of the world.

      regulator fines, as well as potentially fines for the 10 and a half million other diesel vehicles that are around the rest of the world.

    • for the ten and a million other diesel vehicles that are around the rest of the world.

      for the ten and a million other diesel vehicles that are around the rest of the world.

    B1