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单词 streamline
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streamline
verb[T]
uk
/ˈstriːm.laɪn/us
/ˈstriːm.laɪn/

streamlineverb[T](SHAPE)

toshapesomething so that it canmoveaseffectivelyandquicklyaspossiblethrough aliquidorgas:
把…设计成流线型，使成流线型
Streamliningcarsincreasestheirfuelefficiency.把汽车设计成流线型可以提高汽车的燃油效率。
Thebodiesofdolphinsare more streamlined than those ofporpoises.海豚的体型比鼠海豚更具流线型特点。
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streamlineverb[T](IMPROVE)

toimprovetheeffectivenessof anorganizationsuch as abusinessorgovernment, often by making the wayactivitiesareperformedsimpler:
（常通过简化办事程序）使（机构）效率更高；简化
Thecost-cuttingmeasuresincludestreamliningadministrativeproceduresin thecompany.削减开支的措施包括简化公司的行政管理程序。
Leadingorganizationsusesoftwareto streamlinetheirworkflow.顶尖的机构使用软件简化工作流程。
Streamliningmanagementcouldsaveat least 15percentincosts.提高管理效率至少可以节约15%的开支。
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  • lubricate
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  • revamp
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(Definition ofstreamlinefrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

streamline| American Dictionary

streamline
verb[T]
us
/ˈstrimˌlɑɪn/

streamlineverb[T](SHAPE)

toshapesomething so that itmovesaseasilyaspossiblethroughairorwater:
Designers streamlined theboat,hopingtoimproveitsperformance.

streamlineverb[T](IMPROVE)

tochangesomething so that itworksbetter,esp. by making itsimpler:
Thecompanystreamlineditsoperationsandincreaseditsprofits.
(Definition ofstreamlinefrom theCambridge Academic Content Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

streamline| Business English

streamline
verb[IorT]
MANAGEMENT
uk
/ˈstriːmlaɪn/us
to make abusiness,process,activity, etc.simplerand moreeffectivebyreducingcosts, thenumberofpeopleinvolvedin it, etc.:
Around 1% of theglobalworkforceare beinglaidoff as thegroupattemptstostreamlineitsbusiness.
Manygovernmentshaveembracedoutsourcingas a way toprivatize, streamline, andlowercosts.
streamline operations/procedures/processesThey are now underpressureto streamlineoperationsafterprofitsslumpedby 45% lastyear.
(Definition ofstreamlinefrom theCambridge Business English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofstreamline

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The ruling authority resolved conflicts, streamlined its revenue mechanisms, and yet, it was dependent on the landed proprietors, bankers and merchants.
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The human figures are, in a way, serialized and streamlined.
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The use of kayaks, coupled with an expeditionary style approach, markedly reduced operational costs and streamlined logistics.
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I have streamlined my current performance set-up further by replacing the external sound module with a software synthesizer.
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I am very grateful for the time and effort they put into developing the databases, office procedures, and filing systems that streamlined the editorial process.
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There is a strong case for considering how these separate initiatives might be streamlined and integrated when they are reviewed in the next few years.
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The last question focuses on the process of conducting update searches and was included to identify areas where our activities could be streamlined.
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The grouping of small funds will permit streamlining of their operations and will allow them to act as major purchasers.
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By the mid-1990s it was clear that the regulatory patchwork needed to be streamlined in terms of sectoral regulators and their relationship with competition authorities.
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In the 1930s, steel took over from hardwood for the structural frame of the diner and shiny metal streamlining came into fashion, just as it did for domestic trailers.
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As a result, it was said that members of that congregation organized a separate majlis, one that, it was hoped, would be streamlined and made more interesting.
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Nothing is lost functionally by the omission of and, and one can see that in an age of figures, sums and calculations this kind of streamlining makes sense.
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In organizing silvicultural activities, new contracting systems that aim to overcome labour shirking and reduce administration costs through streamlining the bureaucratic system could be important in future reforms.
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The issues of streamlining the referrals, reducing waiting times for the chest consultant and being able to give more time to assess each patient holistically were seen as beneficial.
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Based on a hydrodynamic analysis, a hollow, streamlined, rigid head and forebody are molded using fiberglass, which allows for larger space to house electrical and communication components.
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