Petrol meaning in English
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Definition
petrol (UK), gas (US): a dark liquid used as fuel (for cars, etc.)
Exercise 1
In the US, this term (used in the audio) describes a place to get fuel for vehicles. (2 words)
"America loves cars. In most small towns there is usually at least one ."
In the UK, fuel for automobiles is generally called "". (Term not used in the audio)
In the UK, fuel for automobiles is generally called "". (Term not used in the audio)
In the US, this term (used in the audio) describes a place to get fuel for vehicles. (2 words)
"America loves cars. In most small towns there is usually at least one gas station 1."
In the UK, fuel for automobiles is generally called "petrol 2". (Term not used in the audio)
In the UK, fuel for automobiles is generally called "petrol 2". (Term not used in the audio)
1 gas station: A "gas station" is a US term to describe a service station that sells gasoline (or gas). In the UK this is called a "petrol station" (gas = petrol). A "gas station" is a good place to rest and use the toilet after a long drive.
2 petrol: In the UK, fuel for automobiles is generally called "petrol" (the term "gas" is used in the US).
Exercise 2
The most expensive item on this form is:
The most expensive item on this form is:
This is the right answer. Philip has paid for "Business class airfare to Hong Kong", which cost him $3998.99. This is the highest price, and therefore the "most expensive" purchase on the list. It cost more money than the other items.
The "petrol" expense is only $56.00. This is actually the "smallest" or "cheapest" purchase, not the most expensive.
Philip does not state that he hired a car. In fact, he mentions his "private car", which is probably his own, personal vehicle.
This is incorrect. The "meal" on this list is a "Business lunch with (Harold) Warbuckle". This cost $256.45. That may seem expensive, but it's not the MOST expensive purchase on the list.
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