大学英语： pipe n. 管子，导管;烟斗

Tell the pipelayer that he has to be careful with the gas pipe.〔告诉管道安装工煤气管道要小心。〕

The old man was sitting in the corner smoking a pipe.〔那个老人坐在角落里抽着烟斗。〕

It won't be very troublesome to pipe water into the house.〔用管道把水送进屋里不会很麻烦。〕

14. somewhat adv. 稍微，有点

It is somewhat difficult for him to answer the question.(要他回答这个问题有点难。)

I felt somewhat awkward when I couldn't remember his name.〔当我记不起他的名字时，我有点尴尬。〕

The working conditions in this factory have somewhat improved.〔这家工厂的工作条件已有所改善。〕