channel

/ˈtʃænl/ n.
标准词条 CET-4CET-6IELTS
一句话记住

频道;渠道;途径

释义与例句

n. 频道
a television station or the service through which its programmes are broadcast
  1. She switched to another channel during the advertisements.
    播放广告时,她切换到了另一个频道。
  2. The documentary will be shown on a history channel tonight.
    这部纪录片今晚将在一个历史频道播出。
展开其余 1 条例句
  1. The network launched a channel dedicated to science programmes.
    该电视网开设了一个专门播放科学节目的频道。
n. 渠道;途径
a way of communicating or distributing information, goods, or services
  1. Social media is an effective channel for reaching young customers.
    社交媒体是接触年轻顾客的有效渠道。
  2. The company expanded its distribution channels in Asia.
    该公司扩大了在亚洲的分销渠道。
展开其余 1 条例句
  1. Complaints should be submitted through the official channel.
    投诉应通过官方渠道提交。

词源与构词

经古法语 chanel 进入英语,源自拉丁语 canalis(水道、管道),与 canna(芦苇、管)有关。

记忆钩子 channel 的本义与水道有关:水沿水道流,电视节目沿频道传,信息沿渠道走。

词族与关联词

同义词
  • route 途径;路线
    route 强调到达目的地的路线;channel 强调信息、商品或精力流动所经过的中介或体系。
    We explored every possible route for delivering the aid. 我们探索了运送援助物资的一切可能途径。
易混词(形近或义近,注意区别)
  • canal 运河;人工水道
    channel 可泛指水道,也常指频道或渠道;canal 专指人工开凿、供航运或灌溉的水道。
    Boats carried goods along the canal. 船只沿运河运输货物。
常见搭配
  • communication channel 沟通渠道
    Email remains our main communication channel with overseas offices. 电子邮件仍是我们与海外办事处沟通的主要渠道。
  • distribution channel 分销渠道
    Online shops are now a major distribution channel for books. 网店如今是图书的重要分销渠道。
  • change channels 更换频道
    He changed channels to watch the weather report. 他换台观看天气预报。