a narrow area of water that stretches into the land from the sea or a lake, or between islands （海、湖伸向陆地或岛屿间的）小湾，水湾 a narrow/sheltered/shallow inlet 狭窄/隐蔽/浅的入口
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an opening through which liquid, air or gas can enter a machine （液体、空气或气体进入机器的）入口，进口 a fuel inlet 燃料进口
Word OriginMiddle English (denoting admission): from in + the verb let.