
channel
词源
源自中古英语 'chanel',来自古法语 'chanel',最终源自拉丁语 'canalis'(管道、水道)。
noun
❶ 指电视频道或广播频率,用于传输特定的节目或信号。
“I changed the channel to watch the news.”
(我换了频道看新闻。)
“This channel broadcasts children's programs.”
(这个频道播放儿童节目。)
❶ 指水道或航道,如河流、海峡或人工开凿的水路。
“The English Channel separates England and France.”
(英吉利海峡分隔了英国和法国。)
“The ship sailed through the narrow channel.”
(船驶过了狭窄的水道。)
❶ 指沟通或交流的途径或方式,可以是正式的或非正式的。
“We need to establish better communication channels.”
(我们需要建立更好的沟通渠道。)
“The company uses social media as a marketing channel.”
(公司使用社交媒体作为营销渠道。)
verb
❶ 引导或输送某物,通常指液体、能量或信息。
“The river channels water to the valley.”
(这条河将水引向山谷。)
“He channeled his anger into productive work.”
(他将愤怒转化为高效的工作。)
常见短语
change the channel — 字面意思是切换电视频道,比喻改变话题或注意力。
“Let's change the channel and talk about something else.”
(我们换个话题,聊点别的吧。)
through official channels — 通过正式的或官方的途径进行沟通或处理事务。
“All complaints must be submitted through official channels.”
(所有投诉必须通过官方渠道提交。)