疏通

疏通 [shū tōng]

1. ■ （疏浚） dredge:

疏通河流 dredge a river;

疏通田间的排水沟 dredge the irrigation ditches in the fields

2. ■ （沟通; 调解） mediate between two parties:

疏通流通渠道 unclog circulation channels;

这场争端通过疏通而得到解决。 The dispute was settled by mediation.

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常用词组

1. ■ 疏通经络 {中医} dredging the channel;

2. ■ 疏通气血 {中医} promoting flow of qi and blood