inlet/ ˈɪnlet ˈɪnlɪt /

1.noun[c] 

湾,水湾

The water in the inlet beat roughly against the shore.
海湾里的水粗暴地撞击着海岸。
2.noun[c] 

(指供液体进入的)入口,进口

Removing a cistern is simply a case of undoing the inlet and overflow pipes.
拆蓄水池实际上就是拆除进水管和溢流管的事情。
3.noun[c] 

嵌入物,插入物

Sludge can block the inlet or outlet to the radiator and prevent it from heating up.
淤泥可以阻止热气进出散热器,从而防止它温度升高。
4.noun[c] 

(岛与岛之间的)狭窄水道

The sea was a little rough so we decided to head for a sheltered inlet.
海面不太平静,所以我们决定向一条隐蔽的狭窄水道前进。
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