chute

1. N-COUNT A chute is a steep, narrow slope down which people or things can slide. 滑道

Passengers escaped from the plane's front exits by sliding down emergency chutes. 乘客們從飛機(jī)前面出口的緊急滑道滑下去得以逃生。

2. N-COUNT A chute is a parachute. 降落傘[非正式]

You can release the chute with either hand, but it is easier to do it with the left. 你可用任意一只手打開(kāi)降落傘，但用左手會(huì)更容易些。