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can·a·lize (also canalise British EnglishBrE) /ˈkænəl-aɪz/ verb [transitiveT] 1. TEC technical to make a river deeper or straighter, especially in order to prevent flooding 疏浚〔河道,尤为了防止洪水〕
2. formalTELL/ORDER somebody TO DO something to direct people’s energy or feelings towards one particular thing 疏导〔某人的精力或情绪〕