pipeline

名词 pipeline:

1. gossip spread by spoken communication
   同义词：grapevine, word of mouth
2. a pipe used to transport liquids or gases
   同义词：line

1. By way of contrast oil can be transported large distance by pipeline.
   不同的是，石油可以用输油管远距离输送。
2. In the pipeline now are lower prices for public baths on Saturdays.
   正在考虑降低公共澡堂周六票价的事情。
3. Recently they have laid an underground pipeline.
   最近他们铺设了一条地下管道。
4. New laws to deal with this abuse are in the pipeline.
   正在制定处理这种弊端的新法令。

pipe.line

n.（名词）
A conduit of pipe, especially one used for the conveyance of water, gas, or petroleum products.
管道，管线：一条尤指用来输送水、气或石油产品的输送管道
A direct channel by which information is privately transmitted.
渠道，途径：信息可秘密传送的直达通道
A system through which something is conducted, especially as a means of supply:
（供给）渠道：一种输送系统，尤指供给途径：
例句：
.Farther down the pipeline are three other approaches to vaccine development.(Boston Globe)
.除供给渠道外，培植牛痘还有其它三种途径.(波士顿环球)

v.tr.（及物动词）
pipe.lined,pipe.lin.ing,pipe.lines
To convey by or as if by a system of pipes.
用管道输送：通过或似通过管道系统传送
To lay a system of pipes through.
为…安装管道：设置管道输通系统