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channel

UK /ˈtʃæn.əl/US /ˈtʃæn.əl/

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。)

同义词:medium, pathway, conduit

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。)

同义词:direct, convey, route

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。)