chute /ʃuːt/

• 1. 

  N-COUNT A chute is a steep, narrow slope down which people or things can slide. 滑道

  例：

  Passengers escaped from the plane's front exits by sliding down emergency chutes.

  乘客们从飞机前面出口的紧急滑道滑下去得以逃生。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT A chute is a parachute. 降落伞 [非正式]

  例：

  You can release the chute with either hand, but it is easier to do it with the left.

  你可用任意一只手打开降落伞，但用左手会更容易些。