新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

pipeline

英  [ˈpaɪplaɪn]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词
  • pipelines

    1[C 可数名词] (长距离输送石油或天然气等的地下)管道

    A pipeline is a large pipe that is used for carrying oil or gas over a long distance, often underground.

    双语例句

    例:

    A consortium plans to build a natural-gas pipeline from Russia to supply eastern Germany.

    一家财团计划建造一条从俄罗斯向德国东部输送天然气的管道。

    PHRASE. 习语
  • in the pipeline

    1已筹划的 , 已实施的

    If something is in the pipeline, it has already been planned or begun.

    双语例句

    例:

    Already in the pipeline is a 2.9 per cent pay increase for teachers.

    已筹划将教师的工资提高2.9。