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.
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Would it make you happy if I just gave up trying?
当初如果我放弃尝试的话你会高兴吗?
Have you ever thought about becoming a professional musician?
你曾经考虑了成为一个职业的音乐家吗?
It is now standing in the corner of our sitting room.