/ˈaʊtlet ||; ˈaυtˌlɛt/noun [C]
an outlet (for sth) 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