outlet
/ˈautlet; `aʊtˌlɛt/ n
1 ~ (for sth) way out (for water, steam, etc) （水蒸汽等的）出口, 出路, 排放孔
an outlet for water 排水孔
the outlet of a lake 湖的出水口
[attrib 作定语]
an outlet valve 排气阀.
2 ~ (for sth) (fig 比喻) means of releasing (energy, strong feelings, etc) （精力、 强烈情感等的）发泄的出路
Children need an outlet for their energy. 儿童的精力需要发泄出来.
He needs an outlet for all that pent-up anger. 他那积愤需要有机会倾吐.
3 (commerce 商) shop, etc that sells goods made by a particular company 经销店
This cosmetics firm has 34 outlets in Britain. 这家化妆品公司在英国有34个经销店.