单词 | pipeline |
释义 | pipeline n 1 series of connected pipes, usu underground,for conveying oil, gas, etc to a distant place (长距离输送油、 气等的)管道(通常指地下的). 2 (fig 比喻) channel of information or supply, esp direct, privileged or confidential (信息或供应的)渠道, 途径(尤指直接的、 基於特权而获得的或秘密的) a pipeline to head office, the Prime Minister, the manufacturer 联系总部、 首相、 厂商的渠道. 3 (idm 习语) in the `pipeline (a) (of goods, orders, etc) being dealt with; on the way (指货物、 定单等)在处理或运送中. (b) (of changes, laws, proposals, etc) being prepared or discussed; about to happen (指变化、 法令、 建议等)在准备、 讨论或酝酿中, 即将发生 New laws to deal with this abuse are in the pipeline. 正在制定处理这种弊端的新法令. |
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