1859, "continuous line of pipes," from pipe (n.1) + line (n.). Figurative sense of "channel of communication" is from 1921; surfer slang meaning "hollow part of a large wave" is attested by 1963.
雙語例句
1. The two ends of the pipeline are connected with the radiator.
管道的兩端與暖氣片相連接.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
2. The pipeline supplies Jordan with 15 per cent of its crude oil.
該管道供給約旦15%的原油.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
3. A single pipeline serves all the houses with water.