funnelnoun詞源 1/ˈfʌnəl/

• 1

  A utensil in the shape of an inverted hollow cone terminating in a narrow pipe, for channeling liquids or granular material; typically used when transferring said substances from any container into ones with a significantly smaller opening.

• 2

  A passage or avenue for a fluid or flowing substance; specifically, a smoke flue or pipe; the chimney of a steamship or the like.

funnelverb詞源 1/ˈfʌnəl/

• 1

  To use a funnel.

• 2

  To proceed through a narrow gap or passageway akin to a funnel; to condense or narrow.

  • Expect delays where the traffic funnels down to one lane.
  • 2014, Paul Salopek, Blessed. Cursed. Claimed., National Geographic (December 2014)https://web.archive.org/web/20150212214621/http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2014/12/pilgrim-roads/salopek-text A line of clocks in our cheap hotel displays the time in Lagos, Bucharest, Kiev: the capitals of pilgrims who come to kneel at the birthplace of Christ. In reality the entire world funnels through the Church of the Nativity.
• 3

  To channel, direct, or focus (emotions, money, resources, etc.).

  • Our taxes are being funnelled into pointless government initiatives.
  • Like so many others, I was awestruck by the first season, which captured a moment in time and successfully funnelled its rage outwards at a world in which women are indeed silenced, controlled and killed by men.
• 4

  To consume (beer, etc.) rapidly through a funnel, typically as a stunt at a party.

  • The first time he did it was to this freshman Kevin Ryers and we all just burst out laughing, watching Kevin try to funnel a beer.

這個拼法也被記錄為下列字的變化形：

• purchase funnel
• funnel cloud
• fummel