outlet

• 名词，有多个含义：销售商品的零售店或商号；电路系统中的电源插座；让某物排出或释放的开口；或提供表达创造力或情感机会的活动。

A noun with multiple meanings: a retail store or business that sells goods; a power socket or receptacle in a wiring system; an opening that allows something to escape or be released; or an activity that provides a means of expressing creative energy or emotion.

1. Retail storeB1formal

   A shop or place of business where goods are sold directly to customers.

   零售店

   • The factory outlet sells discounted clothing.
   • She bought the shoes at a retail outlet in the mall.
   • The company opened a new outlet in the city center.

   同义词boutiquemarketretail storeshopshowroomstore

2. Electrical socketA2formal

   A device in a wall or wiring system that provides a point for connecting electrical appliances.

   电源插座

   • Plug the charger into the wall outlet.
   • The kitchen has several outlets for small appliances.
   • Make sure the outlet is turned off before repairing it.

   同义词electric outletpower pointreceptaclesocketwall socket

3. Opening for releaseB2formal

   An opening or passage through which something can escape or be released.

   排出口

   • The water flowed out through the outlet pipe.
   • Smoke escaped through an outlet in the roof.
   • The lake has a natural outlet into the river.

   同义词apertureductegressescapeexitopeningorificespoutvent

4. Creative or emotional releaseB2formal

   An activity or means through which a person expresses their energy, creativity, or emotions.

   发泄途径

   • Painting is a great creative outlet for her.
   • He uses running as an outlet for stress.
   • Writing in a journal can be a healthy emotional outlet.

   同义词avenuechannelconduitexpressionmediumreleasevehicleventway