1 a way of expressing and making good use of strong feelings, ideas or energy （感情的）发泄途径: Gary found an outlet for his aggression in boxing. 加里以拳击作为发泄自己敌对心理的途径。

2 a shop, business, etc that sells goods made by a particular company or of a particular type （销售某公司的产品或某种产品的）商店，企业: fast food/retail outlets 快餐店；零售商店

3 a pipe through which a gas or liquid can escape 排气口；排水口