canal

名词 canal:

1. (astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion
2. a bodily passage or tube lined with epithelial cells and conveying a secretion or other substance
   同义词：duct, epithelial duct, channel
3. long and narrow strip of water made for boats or for irrigation

动词 canal:

1. provide (a city) with a canal
   同义词：canalize, canalise

1. The canal is now open to shipping.
   该运河现已通航。
2. They dragged the canal for the missing child.
   他们用拖网沿运河打捞失踪孩子的尸体。
3. They have to dredge the canal so that ships can use it.
   他们须疏浚运河河道轮船方可通航。
4. The Panama Canal has played a very important role in transportation.
   巴拿马运河在运输上起到了非常重要的作用。
5. The canal is navigable all the year.
   这条运河全年可通航。
6. A raised bank or path, such as one along a canal.
   堤岸，小路高出的堤岸或小路，如沿着一条沟渠的堤岸或小路
7. Many oceangoing ships are sailing on the canal.
   许多远洋船只在这条运河上航行。