outlets
US /ˈaʊt.lɛts/
UK /ˈaʊt.lɛts/
复数名词
1.
网点, 商店
places from which goods are sold or distributed
示例:
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The company has retail outlets in major cities.
该公司在主要城市设有零售网点。
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They are planning to open more food outlets next year.
他们计划明年开设更多食品店。
2.
插座, 电源插座
sockets in a wall into which electrical devices can be plugged
示例:
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There aren't enough electrical outlets in this room.
这个房间没有足够的电源插座。
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Make sure all appliances are plugged into grounded outlets.
确保所有电器都插入接地插座。
3.
发泄口, 表达方式
means of expressing one's talents, energy, or emotions
示例:
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She found a creative outlet in painting.
她在绘画中找到了一个创造性的发泄口。
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Sports provide a healthy outlet for aggression.
运动为攻击性提供了一个健康的发泄口。