outlet
outlet
noun
noun
- a means by which something escapes or is released, in particular
出口，尤指
■a pipe or hole through which water or gas may escape
出水口，排气口
■the mouth of a river
河口
■an output socket in an electrical device
（电器）插座，插口
■a point from which goods are sold or distributed
商店；分销点
a fast-food outlet.
快餐店。
■a market for goods
（商品的）市场
the state system provided an outlet for farm produce.
国家体制为农产品提供了市场。
■(figurative)a means of expressing one's talents, energy, or emotions
(喻)（才能、精力、感情的）发挥或宣泄的途径（或手段）
writing became the main outlet for his energies.
写作成了他发泄精力的主要办法。
- Middle English: from out- + the verb let
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