
piped
词源
源自中古英语 'pypen',与古英语 'pīpe'(管子)相关,最终源自拉丁语 'pipare'(发出吱吱声)。
verb
❶ 用管道输送液体或气体,指通过管道系统将物质从一个地方传送到另一个地方。
“Water is piped into the house from the reservoir.”
(水从水库通过管道输送到房子里。)
“The gas is piped directly to the factory.”
(天然气通过管道直接输送到工厂。)
❶ 用笛子或管乐器演奏音乐,指通过吹奏管乐器发出声音。
“He piped a cheerful tune on his flute.”
(他用笛子吹奏了一首欢快的曲子。)
“The children piped a song for the visitors.”
(孩子们为来访者用笛子演奏了一首歌。)
adjective
❶ 装饰有管状花边或条纹的,通常用于描述衣物或织物的装饰风格。
“She wore a dress with piped edges.”
(她穿了一件带有管状花边装饰的连衣裙。)
“The sofa had piped seams for a decorative effect.”
(沙发上有装饰性的管状接缝。)
常见短语
piped music — 指通过音响系统播放的背景音乐,常见于商店或公共场所。
“The supermarket plays piped music to create a pleasant atmosphere.”
(超市播放背景音乐以营造愉快的氛围。)
piped down — 安静下来或停止说话,常用于非正式场合要求某人降低音量。
“The teacher told the noisy class to pipe down.”
(老师让吵闹的班级安静下来。)