
pipelines
词源
源自pipe(管子)+ line(线路),最早记录于19世纪中期,指连接成线的管道系统。
noun
❶ 指用于输送液体、气体或固体的长距离管道系统,常见于石油、天然气或水利工程领域。
“The company is building new pipelines to transport natural gas across the country.”
(该公司正在建设新的管道系统,用于在全国范围内输送天然气。)
“Old water pipelines in the city need to be replaced to prevent leaks.”
(城市里老旧的水管需要更换以防止漏水。)
❶ 比喻信息、资源或流程的传输渠道或系统,常用于商业或技术领域。
“The company improved its data pipelines to process information faster.”
(该公司改进了数据通道以更快地处理信息。)
“We need to optimize the supply pipelines to reduce delivery time.”
(我们需要优化供应链渠道以减少交货时间。)
常见短语
in the pipeline — 指某事正在筹备或进行中,尚未完成但已列入计划。
“Several new products are in the pipeline for release next year.”
(有几款新产品正在筹备中,计划明年发布。)
pipeline project — 特指处于规划或建设阶段的重大工程项目,尤指能源输送类项目。
“The controversial pipeline project has been delayed due to environmental concerns.”
(这个有争议的管道项目因环境问题被推迟。)