use [noun] for [v-ing]
We use propane for heating.
我们用丙烷取暖。
丙烷
一种脂肪烃,C3H8,天然气的一种组分。；天然气和石油中发现的无色气体；用作燃料；丙烷；[化] 丙烷
a colorless gas found in natural gas and petroleum, used as fuel
一种脂肪烃,C3H8,天然气的一种组分。
An aliphatic hydrocarbon, C3H8, a constituent of natural gas.
天然气和石油中发现的无色气体；用作燃料
colorless gas found in natural gas and petroleum; used as a fuel
We use propane for our barbecue grill.
我们用丙烷来烧烤。
用法提示：propane 作名词，指烧烤炉的燃料
Many homes in rural areas use propane for heating.
许多农村家庭使用丙烷供暖。
用法提示：propane 作名词，指供暖燃料
The camping stove runs on a small propane canister.
露营炉靠一个小丙烷罐运行。
用法提示：propane 作名词，指便携式罐装燃料
We use propane for heating.
我们用丙烷取暖。
Propane is used as a fuel.
丙烷被用作燃料。
grammar · medium
易错句子I need a propane.
正确表达I need some propane.
Propane 是不可数名词，不能用不定冠词 a 修饰；应使用 some 或者省略冠词。
grammar · medium
易错句子There are two propanes in the kitchen.
正确表达There are two propane tanks in the kitchen.
Propane 不可数，不能加复数 -s；表示数量时需用量词 tank 等。
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