outlet /ˈaʊtlɛt, -lɪt/ CET4 TEM4

• 1. 

  N-COUNT An outlet is a shop or organization which sells the goods made by a particular manufacturer or at a discount price, often direct from the manufacturer. 专卖店; 直销店

  例：

  ...the largest retail outlet in the city.

  …该市最大的零售专卖店。

  例：

  At the factory outlet you'll find discounted items at up to 75% off regular prices.

  在工厂的直销店里，你会找到比常规价低75%的打折商品。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT If someone has an outlet for their feelings or ideas, they have a means of expressing and releasing them. (感情的) 发泄途径; (思想的) 表达途径

  例：

  Her father had found an outlet for his ambition in his work.

  她父亲在工作中找到了施展抱负的途径。

• 3. 

  N-COUNT An outlet is a hole or pipe through which liquid or air can flow away. 出水口; 排气口

  例：

  ...a warm air outlet.

  …一个热气排气口。

• 4. 

  N-COUNT An outlet is a place, usually in a wall, where you can connect electrical devices to the electricity supply. 电源插座 [美国英语]