| 单词 | dispatch |
| 释义 | dispatch /di spach"/, v.t. 1. to send off or away with speed, as a messenger, telegram, body of troops, etc. 2. to dismiss (a person), as after an audience. 3. to put to death; kill: The spy was promptly dispatched. 4. to transact or dispose of (a matter) promptly or speedily. v.i. 5. Archaic. to hasten; be quick. n. 6. the sending off of a messenger, letter, etc., to a destination. 7. the act of putting to death; killing; execution. 8. prompt or speedy transaction, as of business. 9. expeditious performance; promptness or speed: Proceed with all possible dispatch. 10. Com. a. a method of effecting a speedy delivery of goods, money, etc. b. a conveyance or organization for the expeditious transmission of goods, money, etc. 11. a written message sent with speed. 12. an official communication sent by special messenger. 13. Journalism. a news story transmitted to a newspaper, wire service, or the like, by one of its reporters, or by a wire service to a newspaper or other news agency. 14. mentioned in dispatches, Brit. honored by being named in official military reports for special bravery or acts of service. Also, despatch. [1510-20; < It dispacciare to hasten, speed, or < Sp despachar both ult. < OF despeechier to unshackle, equiv. to des- DIS-1 + -peechier < LL -pedicare to shackle; see IMPEACH] Syn. 9. rapidity, haste, alacrity, celerity. |
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