n.[c]

1. 出口；出水口；排气口；出路[（+for）]
   Clean the sink outlet.

   清除洗涤槽出水口的污物。

2. （感情，精力等的）发泄途径（或方法）[（+for）]
   These boys want an outlet for their energy.

   要有个办法让这些男孩子发泄他们的精力。

3. 销路；商店，商行
   The shoe manufacturer had several outlets.

   那家鞋业制造商有好几家商店。

   There is a huge sales outlet for pocket computers.

   袖珍计算器有极大的市场。

4. 【美】电源插座
5. （O-）奥特莱斯（名牌商品的过季销售店）

n.

1. a pipe or hole through which water or gas may escape.
2. the mouth of a river.
3. an output socket in an electrical device.
4. a point from which goods are sold or distributed.
5. a means of expressing one's talents, energy, or emotions.