pipeline
UK/'paiplain/US
B2
Definitions
n.
A long line of pipes carrying liquids or gas over distance.
（输送液体或气体的）管道，管线。
n.
A channel or process through which something passes or develops (often in 'in the pipeline').
（事物推进的）渠道、流程；常用于 'in the pipeline'（在筹备中）。
Root Breakdown
Native Englishpipe + line = a line of connected pipes. Because things flow through a pipeline from one end to the other, it became a metaphor for any process in progress: a project 'in the pipeline' is on its way through, and a 'sales pipeline' tracks deals flowing toward a close.
Root line still carries 17 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.in the pipeline在筹备中/即将推出
- 2.oil pipeline输油管道
- 3.sales pipeline销售管线/销售流程
- 4.pipeline project管道项目
Example Sentences
- 1.
A new gas pipeline will connect the two countries.
- 2.
Several exciting products are already in the pipeline.