Definitions
v. to send someone or something to a destination
派遣；发送
n. the act of sending people or goods somewhere
发送；派遣
n. a report sent by a journalist or official
新闻报道；公文
Example
The shop will despatch your parcel tomorrow morning.
商店明天早上会寄出你的包裹。
Emergency services must despatch rescue teams quickly when severe flooding isolates communities from essential supplies.
当严重洪灾使社区与外界的必需品供应中断时，应急部门必须迅速派遣救援队。
Collocations
- despatch goods
- despatch a rescue team
- ready for despatch
Word family
- despatcher (n.)
Synonyms
- dispatch
- send
Usage tip
despatch是dispatch的英式变体，后者更常见。
FAQ
- What does despatch mean?
- to send someone or something to a destination the act of sending people or goods somewhere a report sent by a journalist or official
- How is despatch pronounced?
- UK /dɪˈspætʃ/, US /dɪˈspætʃ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
