| 单词 | pipeline |
| 释义 | pipeline /puyp"luyn'/, n. , v. , pipelined, pipelining. n. 1. a long tubular conduit or series of pipes, often underground, with pumps and valves for flow control, used to transport crude oil, natural gas, water, etc., esp. over great distances. 2. a route, channel, or process along which something passes or is provided at a steady rate; means, system, or flow of supply or supplies: Freighters and cargo planes are a pipeline for overseas goods. 3. a channel of information, esp. one that is direct, privileged, or confidential; inside source; reliable contact. 4. in the pipeline, a. Informal. in the process of being developed, provided, or completed; in the works; under way. b. Govt. Informal. (of funds) authorized but not spent. v.t. 5. to convey by or as if by pipeline: to pipeline oil from the far north to ice-free ports; to pipeline graduates into the top jobs. [1855-60; PIPE1 + LINE1] |
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