canalize

• 动词，指把某事物（如能量、资源、水流或情感）引导、集中到某个特定的渠道、方向或用途上。

A verb meaning to direct something (such as energy, resources, or flow) into a particular channel or course.

1. Provide with canalsC1formal

   To construct canals in a city or region to facilitate water transport or drainage.

   开凿运河

   • The government decided to canalize the coastal city to improve trade routes.
   • Engineers canalized the area to prevent flooding.
   • The ancient Romans canalized many parts of their empire.

   同义词canalchannel

2. Direct the flowC1formal

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

   引导流向

   • The therapist helped him canalize his anger into creative work.
   • The company canalized its funds into research and development.
   • The river was canalized to provide irrigation for the fields.

   同义词channelconductconveydirectfunnelguideroutesiphon