outlet

英 ['aʊtlet] 美['aʊtlɛt]
  • n. 出口,排放孔;[电] 电源插座;销路;发泄的方法;批发商店

CET4TEM4IELTSGRE考研TOEFLCET6中低频词常用词汇

词态变化


复数: outlets;

中文词源


outlet 出口

out-,向外,let,让,准许。引申词义出口。

英文词源


outlet (n.)
mid-13c., "a river mouth," from out + let (v.). Electrical wiring sense is attested from 1892. Meaning "a retail store" is attested from 1933. Figurative sense "means of relief or discharge" is from 1620s.

双语例句


1. Her father had found an outlet for his ambition in his work.
她父亲在工作中找到了施展抱负的机会。

来自柯林斯例句

2. She needed to find an outlet for her many talents and interests.
她的多才多艺、兴趣广泛需要找个施展的机会。

来自《权威词典》

3. The riverbed is silted up , so there's no outlet for the floodwater.
河道淤塞, 水无出路.

来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

4. He needs an outlet for his pent - up anger.
他的满腔怒火需要有机会发泄.

来自《简明英汉词典》

5. The outlet of a water pipe was blocked.
水管的出水口堵住了.

来自《简明英汉词典》