canalise

• 动词，指将某事物引导至特定渠道、方向或轨道；也指开凿或修建运河。常用于比喻意义，表示将情感、精力等加以引导或集中。

A verb meaning to direct something into a particular channel or course, often used in a figurative sense.

1. Provide with canalsC1formalbritish

   To construct canals in a city or region to improve transportation or water management.

   开凿运河

   • The government decided to canalise the area to boost trade.
   • Venice was historically canalised to facilitate movement.
   • They plan to canalise the city's waterways for better drainage.

   同义词canal

2. C1formalbritish

   To channel or direct the flow of something, such as water, energy, or resources, along a specific path.

   引导流向

   • The engineers canalised the river to prevent flooding.
   • She canalised her creative energy into writing a novel.
   • The organization canalised funds towards educational projects.

   同义词channelconductconveydirectfunnelguidepiperoutesiphonsteer