Definition
引线 literally means 'lead thread' and has both concrete and figurative uses. Concretely, it refers to a fuse for explosives or a lead wire in electronics. Figuratively, it means a go-between or catalyst that connects two parties or triggers an event, often in a scheme or deal.
n.
fuse (for explosives)lead wire (in electronics)go-betweenmiddleman (figurative)
Examples
- 引线，。Diǎnrán yǐn xiàn yǐhòu, yào mǎshàng yuǎnlí.After lighting the fuse, you must move away immediately.
- 引线。Zhè gēn yǐn xiàn liánjiē le chuángǎnqì hé diànyuán.This lead wire connects the sensor to the power source.
- 引线。Tā zài nà bǐ jiāoyì lǐ chōngdāng le yǐn xiàn.He acted as the go-between in that deal.
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