
channels
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、沟渠)。
noun
❶ 指传递信息、信号或物质的途径或媒介,如电视频道、通讯渠道等。
“There are hundreds of TV channels available now.”
(现在有数百个电视频道可供选择。)
“The company uses multiple marketing channels to reach customers.”
(该公司使用多种营销渠道来接触客户。)
❶ 指自然形成的水道,如河流的航道或海峡。
“The ship sailed through the narrow channel between the islands.”
(船只驶过岛屿之间的狭窄航道。)
“The English Channel separates England from France.”
(英吉利海峡将英格兰与法国分开。)
verb
❶ 引导或输送某物通过特定路径,或将资源集中于特定方向。
“The government channels funds into education every year.”
(政府每年将资金投入教育领域。)
“She channels her creativity into writing poetry.”
(她把创造力投入到诗歌写作中。)
常见短语
distribution channels — 指商品从生产者到消费者手中的流通路径,包括批发、零售等环节。
“The company expanded its distribution channels to reach more customers.”
(该公司扩大了分销渠道以接触更多客户。)
change channels — 字面指切换电视频道,比喻改变话题或关注点。
“Let's change channels and talk about something more pleasant.”
(我们换个话题,聊点更愉快的事情吧。)