piping

• 形容某物非常烫、滚烫，或形容声音高而尖、清亮。

Describes something that is very hot, or a sound that is high-pitched and clear.

1. Very hotB1informal

   Used to describe something that is extremely hot, often food or liquid.

   滚烫

   • The soup was piping hot when it arrived at the table.
   • She served the pie piping hot from the oven.
   • Be careful, the coffee is piping hot.

   同义词boilingburningsearingsizzling

   反义词coldcoolfrigidicy

• 名词，指管道系统或一段管子，用于输送液体、气体或作为结构部件；也可指衣物上的装饰滚边或烹饪中用于装饰食物的裱花。

A noun referring to a system of pipes, or a length of pipe, used for conveying fluids, gases, or as a structural element. It can also refer to a decorative trim on clothing or a culinary technique for decorating food.

不可数

1. B1formal

   A system of pipes used for conveying fluids or gases.

   管道系统

   • The plumber inspected the piping under the sink.
   • Old piping in the building needs to be replaced.
   • The factory's piping system carries steam to different machines.

   同义词pipelinepipeworkplumbingtubing

2. Decorative trimB2formal

   A thin strip of material used to decorate edges or seams, especially on clothing or upholstery.

   滚边

   • The dress had gold piping along the collar.
   • The sofa cushions were trimmed with contrasting piping.
   • She added piping to the curtains for a more elegant look.

   同义词braidedginggimptrimtrimming

3. B2formal

   A high-pitched sound, especially from a musical instrument or a voice.

   尖厉的声音

   • The piping of the flute filled the room.
   • The baby's piping cry could be heard from the nursery.
   • The piping of the birds at dawn was a beautiful sound.

   同义词pipescreechshrieksqueaksquealwhistle

• 动词，表示通过管道或通道传输、输送某物（如数据、信号、液体或气体等），也可指用管子输送或引导。

A verb used to indicate the act of conveying or transmitting something, such as data, signals, or substances, through a pipe or conduit.

1. Convey through pipesB1formal

   To transport liquid, gas, or other substances through a system of pipes.

   用管道输送

   • The company pipes natural gas to thousands of homes.
   • Water is piped from the reservoir to the city.
   • They plan to pipe oil across the desert.

   同义词carrychannelconveydeliverfeedpumproutesiphontransmittransport

2. Play on a pipeB2formal

   To play music on a pipe or similar wind instrument.

   吹笛子

   • The musician piped a cheerful tune at the festival.
   • He piped a melody on his wooden flute.
   • She learned to pipe traditional folk songs.

   同义词tootle

3. Transmit audio or videoB2informal

   To send or broadcast audio or video signals through a system.

   传输

   • The concert was piped live to the audience in the park.
   • They piped music throughout the entire building.
   • The game was piped to screens in the lounge.

   同义词broadcastfeedpumprelayroutesendstreamtransmit

短语动词变体pipe downpipe inpipe up