conduit

conduit
[ˈkɒndɪt, -jʊɪt]
noun
  1. a channel for conveying water or other fluid
    水管;水道;管道;导管;渠道
    the office acts as a conduit for ideas to flow throughout the organization.
    这个部门充当着把各种意见传递到整个机构的渠道。
    ■a tube or trough for protecting electric wiring
    (保护线路的)导线管;电缆沟
语源
  1. Middle English: from Old French, from medieval Latin conductus, from Latin conducere 'bring together' (see conduct)
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