pipeline
UK/'paiplain/US
四级六级B2
释义
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)。
词根拆分
原生英语pipe + line = 一连串相连的管子。因为东西在管线里从一端流向另一端,它成了"进行中流程"的比喻:'in the pipeline' 的项目正在推进中,'sales pipeline'(销售管线)追踪流向成交的订单。
词根 line 还连着 17 个词常用搭配
- 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
例句
- 1.
A new gas pipeline will connect the two countries.
一条新的天然气管道将连接两国。
- 2.
Several exciting products are already in the pipeline.
几款令人期待的产品已经在筹备中了。