canalize
/ˈkænəlaɪz/(亦作-ise)
verb
with obj.
1- convert (a river) into a navigable canal将（河流）改造成运河。
1.1
- convey (something) through a duct or channel用管道（或水道）传送。
1.2
- figurative give a direction or purpose to (something)〈喻〉引导, 指点：
his strategy was to canalize the enthusiasm of the diehards into party channels.
他的策略是将顽固派的热情引导到党派渠道中来。
派生词
canalization
noun词源
mid 19th cent.: from French canaliser, from canal 'channel' （see CANAL）.