| 释义 |
n 用法:
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）. 用法:
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. 用法:
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. |