shipment
/ˈʃɪpmənt/
CEFR level B2Topic EconomyWord #5319 in the learning path
一批货物
Definitions
n. A quantity of goods sent together to a destination.
一批货物
n. The process of sending goods from one place to another.
装运；运输
Example
The shop received a fresh shipment of apples today.
这家店今天收到了一批新运来的苹果。
Delays in the shipment of essential materials can increase production costs and disrupt international supply chains.
关键材料的运输延误可能增加生产成本，并扰乱国际供应链。
Collocations
- a shipment of goods
- receive a shipment
- ready for shipment
Word family
- ship (v.)
- shipping (n.)
- shipper (n.)
Synonyms
- consignment
Usage tip
指一批货物时可数；指装运过程时不可数。
FAQ
- What does shipment mean?
- A quantity of goods sent together to a destination. The process of sending goods from one place to another.
- How is shipment pronounced?
- UK /ˈʃɪpmənt/, US /ˈʃɪpmənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
