conduit
UK/'kɒndit/US
GREC1
Definitions
n.
A channel for conveying water or other fluids.
导管；水管
n.
A person or organization that transmits something (information, money).
中间人；渠道
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedLatin conductus = «a leading together» → French conduit. A channel that leads liquid; figuratively a channel for information.
Root duc still carries 35 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.act as a conduit充当...的通道
Example Sentences
- 1.
Underground conduits carry the cables.
- 2.
The agency served as a conduit for funds.