pipeline
noun
ˈpaɪp-laɪn
noun
1
a
line
of
connecting
pipes,
often
under
the
ground,
used
for
sending
gas,
oil
etc
over
long
distances
〔用来长距离输送气体、石油等的地下〕管道，管线
2
be in the pipeline
if
a
plan,
idea,
or
event
is
in
the
pipeline,
it
is
being
prepared
and
it
will
happen
or
be
completed
soon
〔计划、观点或事件〕在准备中; 在进行中
More
job
losses
are
in
the
pipeline.
即将出现更多的裁员情况。