
outlets
词源
源自中古英语 'outlet',由 'out'(外)和 'let'(让)组成,最初指水流出的地方,后引申为各种出口或途径。
noun
❶ 指销售商品或服务的商店或销售点,通常属于某个特定品牌或连锁企业。
“There are many Nike outlets in this shopping mall.”
(这个购物中心里有很多耐克的专卖店。)
“She bought this dress at a designer outlet for half the price.”
(她在一家设计师品牌折扣店以半价买了这条裙子。)
❶ 指电源插座或电器设备的接口,用于连接电源或其他设备。
“There are not enough outlets in this room for all our devices.”
(这个房间的插座不够我们所有设备使用。)
“Make sure the power outlet is turned off before plugging in the appliance.”
(在插入电器之前,确保电源插座已关闭。)
❶ 指情感或能量的发泄途径,如表达方式或活动。
“Painting is her creative outlet for stress relief.”
(绘画是她缓解压力的创造性方式。)
“Sports provide a healthy outlet for his energy.”
(运动为他提供了释放能量的健康途径。)
常见短语
retail outlets — 零售商店或销售点,通常指销售商品的实体店铺。
“The company's retail outlets are located in major shopping districts.”
(公司的零售店位于主要的购物区。)
media outlets — 媒体机构,如电视台、报纸或网站,负责传播新闻和信息。
“Several media outlets reported on the president's speech.”
(多家媒体报道了总统的演讲。)