单词 | dispense |
释义 | Word Frequency dispense(dɪˈspɛns) verb ▶ USAGE Dispense with is sometimes wrongly used where dispose of is meant: this task can be disposed of (not dispensed with) quickly and easily1. (transitive) to give out or issue in portions 2. (transitive) to prepare and distribute (medicine), esp on prescription 3. (transitive) to administer (the law, etc) 4. (intransitive; foll by with) to do away (with) or manage (without) 5. to grant a dispensation to (someone) from some obligation of church law 6. to exempt or excuse from a rule or obligation Word origin C14: from Medieval Latin dispensāre to pardon, from Latin dispendere to weigh out, from dis-1 + pendere to weigh |
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