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. 乘客们从飞机前面出口的紧急滑道滑下去得以逃生。

2. N-COUNT A chute is a parachute. 降落伞[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开降落伞，但用左手会更容易些。