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. 乘客們從飛機前麪出口的緊急滑道滑下去得以逃生。

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

You can release the chute with either hand, but it is easier to do it with the left. 你可用任意一衹手打開降落繖，但用左手會更容易些。