pipeline

1. N-COUNT A pipeline is a large pipe that is used for carrying oil or gas over a long distance, often underground. (长距离输送石油、天然气等的地下) 管道

A consortium plans to build a natural-gas pipeline from Russia to supply eastern Germany. 一家财团计划修建一条从俄罗斯向德国东部供应天然气的管道。

2. PHRASE If something is in the pipeline, it has already been planned or begun. 已筹划的; 已实施的

Already in the pipeline is a 2.9 percent pay increase for teachers. 已在筹划之中的是教师收入将增长2.9%。