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high-octane

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
Related topics: Motor vehicles
ˌhigh-ˈoctane adjective  1. TTChigh-octane petrol is of a very high quality 〔汽油〕高辛烷值的n2 very exciting or full of energy – used especially in newspapers and magazines This movie provides plenty of high-octane entertainment.
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high-octaneA high-octane blend of action and patriotism fuel this predictable, average action flick.You must use that fear, as you would a high-octane fuel, for fast forward motion.The perfect hit, the literary equivalent to a high-octane power lunch.This was not surprising, given its high-octane roster of judges, congressmen, and Wall Street barons.Such high-octane tours have become increasingly popular.
ˌhigh-ˈoctane adjectiveLDOCE OnlineChineseSyllable
is quality of Corpus a petrol high-octane very high


high-octane
ˌhigh-ˈoctane adjective
high-octane petrol is of a very high quality


high-octaneBrE /ˌhaɪ ˈɒkteɪn/ 🔊NAmE /ˌhaɪ ˈɑːkteɪn/ 🔊 adjective [only before noun] (of fuel used in engines 发动机燃料) of very good quality and very efficient 优质的;高辛烷值的(informal) full of energy; powerful 充满活力的;强有力的a high-octane athlete体力充沛的运动员