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/paɪp/

CEFR level B1Topic CityWord #2798 in the learning path

管子;管道

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Definitions

n. A hollow tube that carries liquid or gas.

管子;管道

v. To carry liquid or gas through pipes.

用管道输送

n. A small bowl with a tube used for smoking tobacco.

烟斗

Example

Water dripped from a broken pipe under the sink.

水从洗涤槽下面一根破裂的管子里滴下来。

Replacing damaged water pipes can help cities conserve resources and ensure a reliable supply of clean drinking water.

更换受损水管可以帮助城市节约资源,并确保清洁饮用水的可靠供应。

Collocations

  • water pipe
  • a burst pipe
  • pipe water to

Word family

  • piping (n.)

Synonyms

  • tube

Usage tip

pipe可作动词:pipe water to把水输送到某处。

FAQ

What does pipe mean?
A hollow tube that carries liquid or gas. To carry liquid or gas through pipes. A small bowl with a tube used for smoking tobacco.
How is pipe pronounced?
UK /paɪp/, US /paɪp/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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