音标：['paiplain]
n. 管道, 传递途径
【化】 管路; 管线
【经】 油管
相关词组:
in the pipeline
在线英汉词典

pipeline的短语、例句：

pipeline n 1 series of connected pipes, usu underground,for conveying oil, gas, etc to a distant place （长距离输送油、 气等的）管道（通常指地下的）. 2 (fig 比喻) channel of information or supply, esp direct, privileged or confidential （信息或供应的）渠道, 途径（尤指直接的、 基於特权而获得的或秘密的）
a pipeline to head office, the Prime Minister, the manufacturer 联系总部、 首相、 厂商的渠道. 3 (idm 习语) in the `pipeline (a) (of goods, orders, etc) being dealt with; on the way （指货物、 定单等）在处理或运送中. (b) (of changes, laws, proposals, etc) being prepared or discussed; about to happen （指变化、 法令、 建议等）在准备、 讨论或酝酿中, 即将发生
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.