mid-13c., "a river mouth," from out + let (v.). Electrical wiring sense is attested from 1892. Meaning "a retail store" is attested from 1933. Figurative sense "means of relief or discharge" is from 1620s.
双语例句
1. Her father had found an outlet for his ambition in his work.
她父亲在工作中找到了施展抱负的机会。
来自柯林斯例句
2. She needed to find an outlet for her many talents and interests.
她的多才多艺、兴趣广泛需要找个施展的机会。
来自《权威词典》
3. The riverbed is silted up , so there's no outlet for the floodwater.
