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streamline

UK //ˈstriːm.laɪn//US //ˈstriːm.laɪn//

词源

源自19世纪,由 'stream'(水流)和 'line'(线条)组成,最初用于描述物体外形像水流一样光滑以减少阻力。

verb

❶ 使某事物更高效或更简单,通常指通过去除不必要的部分或改进流程来提高效率。

“The company streamlined its production process to reduce costs.”

(公司简化了生产流程以降低成本。)

“We need to streamline our workflow to meet deadlines.”

(我们需要优化工作流程以按时完成任务。)

❶ 设计某物使其具有流线型,以减少空气或水的阻力,常用于交通工具或物体的外形优化。

“The car's streamlined design improves fuel efficiency.”

(汽车的流线型设计提高了燃油效率。)

“The airplane was streamlined to reduce drag.”

(飞机采用了流线型设计以减少阻力。)

同义词:simplify, optimize, efficientize, modernize, rationalize

noun

❶ 流线型,指物体外形光滑、连续,以减少阻力,常用于交通工具或工业设计。

“The streamline of the new train reduces wind resistance.”

(新火车的流线型设计减少了风阻。)

“The fish's body has a natural streamline for swimming.”

(鱼的身体具有天然的流线型,适合游泳。)

同义词:aerodynamic shape, sleek design, smooth contour

常见短语

streamline operations — 优化运营流程,使其更高效、更简单,通常用于商业或管理场景。

“The CEO decided to streamline operations to cut unnecessary expenses.”

(首席执行官决定优化运营以削减不必要的开支。)

streamline the process — 简化流程,使其更快速或更高效,常用于工作或生产环境。

“By using automation, we can streamline the process significantly.”

(通过自动化,我们可以大幅简化流程。)