英文::pipeline

(摘自朗文當代英漢雙解詞典第1053頁)

pipe.line n.

1. a line of PIPES (1) connected end to end, often underground, esp. for carrying liquids or gas along distance from a central supply (輸送液體或氣體的)管道
2. a direct means of receiving important news or facts (美)直接獲得重要消息的渠道
3. in the pipeline on the way 在途中