Any of several highly volatile, flammable liquid mixtures of hydrocarbons distilled from petroleum, coal tar, and natural gas and used as fuel, as solvents, and in making various chemicals.
这一新方法用于从页岩油里提炼出石油。
The new process extracts oil from shale.
从这种药草提炼出来的精华对治疗高血压有效。
The essence drawn out from this medicinal herb is good for high blood pressure.