stream·line/`strimˏlaɪn; ˈstriːmlaɪn/ v [T] 1 to make something such as a business or process become simple and effective 简化〔企业或过程〕使效率更高，精简: The hospital has streamlined the paperwork for doctors. 医院已为医生简化了文书工作。 2 to make something have a smooth shape so that it moves easily through the air or water 使…成流线型