英语词源
- pipeline (n.)
- 1859, "continuous line of pipes," from pipe (n.1) + line (n.). Figurative sense of "channel of communication" is from 1921; surfer slang meaning "hollow part of a large wave" is attested by 1963.
权威例句
- 1. The two ends of the pipeline are connected with the radiator.
- 管道的两端与暖气片相连接.
- 2. The pipeline supplies Jordan with 15 per cent of its crude oil.
- 该管道供给约旦15%的原油.
- 3. A single pipeline serves all the houses with water.
- 一条单管路给所有的房子供水.
- 4. Important changes are already in the pipeline.
- 重大的变革已在酝酿之中.
- 5. The pipeline links the refinery with the port.
- 管道将炼油厂与港口连接起来.