如果一件事情是 “in the pipeline”，意思就是 “正在筹划中，可能很快就会发生”。

• The travel agency has several new routes in the pipeline which they hope to launch before the summer holidays.
  这家旅行社正在筹备几条新的旅游线路，希望能在暑假前开通。
• The company says there are a number of changes in the pipeline to improve efficiency.
  这家公司表示，为了提高效率，正在计划实施数项改革措施。
• Fans of the singer are excited to hear he’s got a new album in the pipeline.
  这名歌手的歌迷听到他正筹备推出新专辑，都很兴奋。