pipeline

US /ˈpaɪp.laɪn/
UK /ˈpaɪp.laɪn/
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管道, 输油管, 输气管

a long pipe, typically underground, for conveying oil, gas, etc., over long distances.

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The new pipeline will transport natural gas across the country.
新的管道将把天然气输送到全国各地。
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An oil pipeline burst, causing an environmental disaster.
一条输油管道破裂，造成了环境灾难。
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conduitductchanneltubeline
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渠道, 系统, 流程

a channel or system for the flow of information, goods, or services.

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We have a strong sales pipeline for the next quarter.
我们下个季度有强大的销售渠道。
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The company has a good pipeline of new products in development.
公司有大量新产品正在开发中。
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channelflowsystemnetworkprocess
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纳入, 投入

to put something into a pipeline (in the sense of a channel or system).

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We need to pipeline these new features for the next release.
我们需要将这些新功能纳入下一个版本。
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The company plans to pipeline more resources into research and development.
公司计划将更多资源投入研发。
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channelroutedirectfunnelstream
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in the pipeline