channel

• 名词，指用于通信、传输或传播的途径、通道或手段，例如电视频道、水道或信号通路。

A noun referring to a medium, passage, or means of communication, transmission, or distribution, such as a television station, a waterway, or a pathway for signals.

1. Television or radio stationA1formal

   A specific frequency or station for broadcasting television or radio programs.

   频道

   • What channel is the news on?
   • I switched to a music channel.
   • This channel broadcasts documentaries.

   同义词frequencystationwavelength

2. Water passageB1formal

   A narrow body of water connecting two larger bodies of water.

   海峡

   • The English Channel separates England from France.
   • Ships navigated through the narrow channel.
   • The channel was dredged to allow larger vessels to pass.

   同义词passagereachsoundstraitwaterway

3. Means of communicationB1formal

   A method or system used to communicate or convey information.

   沟通渠道

   • Email is a common channel for business communication.
   • They used diplomatic channels to resolve the conflict.
   • Social media channels are effective for marketing.

   同义词agencyavenueconduitcontactinstrumentlinkmediumplatformroutevehicle

4. Pathway or conduitB2formal

   A passage or route through which something flows or is transmitted.

   通道

   • The irrigation channel carries water to the fields.
   • The data travels through a secure channel.
   • The channel for the electrical wiring was cut into the wall.

   同义词arteryconduitcoursedrainductfurrowgroovegutterpassagepiperoutesewertroughtube

• 动词，指通过特定途径、媒介或渠道引导、输送或管理某事物；也指引导、引导（如引导资源、精力或情绪朝向某方向）。

A verb used to direct or guide something through a particular path, medium, or channel.

1. Direct or guideB2formal

   To direct something, such as energy, resources, or attention, towards a particular purpose or goal.

   引导

   • She channeled her anger into her artwork.
   • The organization channels funds to local charities.
   • He channeled all his efforts into completing the project.

   同义词carryconductconveydirectfunnelguideroutetransmit

2. Transmit or conveyB2formal

   To send or convey something, such as information, signals, or emotions, through a medium.

   传输

   • The satellite channels data to the ground station.
   • The artist channels the spirit of the age in his paintings.
   • The radio station channels music to millions of listeners.

   同义词carrycommunicateconductconveydirectfunnelpass onpiperelayroutetransfertransmit

   反义词blockhaltimpedeobstructstop

3. Act as a mediumC1informal

   To serve as a conduit for spiritual or psychic communication.

   通灵

   • The medium claimed to channel messages from the dead.
   • She says she can channel the energy of the universe.
   • He channels the wisdom of ancient philosophers in his lectures.

   同义词communicateconveymediaterelaytransmit