Definition of dispatch in English:

dispatch

(also despatch)

verb dɪˈspatʃdəˈspætʃ

[with object]

1Send off to a destination or for a purpose.
派遣；发送
he dispatched messages back to base
他将消息发回基地。
with object and infinitive the government dispatched 150 police to restore order
政府派出150名警察维持秩序。
Example sentencesExamples
- He is not allowed to dispatch any messages back to shore.
- They didn't have any weapons - or weed, for that matter - so they were dispatched and sent on their way.
- Chirac is taking no chances, however, and has dispatched police reinforcements to the former French nuclear testing ground.
- When the aid agency in Dublin sent the sterling draft, the Nairobi bookshop despatched the consignment to my rural office.
- What dedicated texter hasn't suffered an epic misunderstanding, or experienced a sick lurch of fear upon dispatching a message of sensitive character to the wrong recipient?
- The telephonist contacted the Police Information Room and a police car was despatched to the father's address.
- The same day, a message was dispatched to William of Orange, begging him to rescue the liberties of the subject.
- Why would she dare to dispatch a message to Gloucester at all?
- Police can be dispatched to a scene in minutes, in seconds sometimes.
- He may not yet boast the fanbase of his renowned sibling, nor the obligatory website to which ski enthusiasts dispatch goodwill messages, and Noel has not even acquired a nickname.
- After the merger was announced, they immediately dispatched a message via the Financial Times that either the company was smashed up or sold off.
- From his driveway, Benelli dispatches patrol cars and sends officers to new assignments.
- At 3.30 am, he duly dispatched a text message suggesting some extra-curricular activity later that day.
- Tipped off by the friend, police were dispatched to the man's home.
- The agency logic can then be in control of the order in which these messages are dispatched to the agent.
- In these courts, the mayor acts as judge and decides the appeals of motorists nabbed by cops who are dispatched by the mayor.
- Police were dispatched to the scene and an RAF helicopter was scrambled to airlift him to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness where he was being treated last night.
- Police quickly dispatch a cab and send them home.
- How can you dispatch such messages on the day that is also your final day for said activity?
- But as before, the device has a calendar, contacts and to-do list, and it lets you dispatch e-mail and multimedia messages.
Synonyms
send, send off, post, mail, ship, freight
forward, transmit, consign, remit, convey
2Deal with (a task or opponent) quickly and efficiently.
迅速办妥（任务，问题）；对付对手
the Welsh team were dispatched comfortably by the opposition
Example sentencesExamples
- When the green light is observed, you will be free to access your firearm and dispatch your opponent as required.
- Seacrest wasted no time in dispatching Heather Piccinini and Tiara Purifoy.
- O'Malley's ability depends largely on his eagerness to dispatch opponents back to the dressing room quickly in sometimes alarming states of dishevelment.
- The Scot looked cool and mature and fought cannily before dispatching his opponent with a thunderous hook to the body.
- He walked into a field and quietly dispatched his task, catching two worlds that nearly touch and yet seem to have nothing to do with one another.
- Meanwhile, Shuae had already quickly dispatched his opponent, the twin blades surprising and overcoming his foe.
- The next two seeds were even more clinical in dispatching their opponents.
- Certainly, Inveraray have not had an easy run to the final, despatching Kingussie's great rivals Newtonmore and league runners-up Fort William en route to the showpiece in Inverness.
- Carter was the man who dispatched opponents like rag dolls during Friday fight nights.
- Pittsburgh wasted no time in dispatching the Oilers.
- His second opponent was despatched the same way as Everingham made his mark.
- It was amazing to see the ease with which Indian players dispatched their opponents in all the matches.
- Be as economic as you can in dispatching each opponent with as little effort as possible.
- Twice champion Venus Williams wastes little time in dispatching Katarina Srebotnik 6-4 6-1 on Centre Court
- Van Nistelrooy collected and dispatched a shot from an acute angle through Frank Juric's legs.
- It's a sign of the changing attitude of the players that this season they have been far more disciplined in dispatching opponents, even in the face of overzealous aggression.
- Drax wasted no time in dispatching Bishopthorpe by bowling the visitors out for just 86.
- In came the left-handed Mohammed Rafique and he immediately launched into a clobbering mood, dispatching the ball to the boundary boards in an entertaining knock that included 13 fours and three sixes.
- To make a long story short, my coveted difficult first ascent was dispatched with ease.
- In the third minute, Amjad Iqbal produced a quality cross and Danny Spence despatched a firm shot from just inside the area to give the Celts a 1-0 lead.
Synonyms
deal with, finish, dispose of, conclude, settle, sort out, discharge, execute, perform
expedite, push through, accelerate, hasten, speed up, hurry on
informal make short work of
1. 2.1 Kill.
  杀死
  he dispatched the animal with one blow
  他一棍子就把那动物解决了。
  Example sentencesExamples
  So, in medieval times, cats were killed because they were feared, despatched by, for example, having stones thrown at them.
  It was considered so shocking that Louis XV sent his Lord Lieutenant from Paris to find the animal and dispatch it.
  Yes, and the Animal Liberation people complained about what they said was a form of cruelty in the mode of stunning and despatching the animals.
  That presented an inviting opportunity to Steven Thompson and the Scotland striker dispatched a low left-foot shot past Marshall.
  The film takes an unapologetic approach to revenge: Richard tortures each of his victims before killing them, making one dance like a puppet before dispatching him with cold calculation.
  Where I have a problem is when you play with the animal before you despatch it.
  According to the agriculture ministry, 584000 animals have been earmarked for destruction, but about half of them are still alive because there are not enough trained slaughtermen to despatch them.
  Mrs Foy said she rang the police and asked them to send someone to dispatch the deer humanely.
  Arriving rangers had to dispatch two of the animals.
  If he tires of their company, he can quickly slit their throats or snap their necks, dispatching an opponent.
  Hardened by his visions and experience with the Citadel, he is no stranger to killing and has dispatched his fair share of assassins.
  And many of these people were killed or dispatched to work at death camps.
  Richard sends two murderers to dispatch Clarence.
  If a farmer fails to meet this deadline the animal is unable to leave the farm and is therefore not allowed to enter the foodchain dispatching many animals to death.
  We've caught, shot and otherwise dispatched a few foxes, too.
  Of 30 foxes caught, 25 had been shot and five despatched by the hounds.
  After dispatching the would-be assassin, Daniel almost collapsed.
  The quickest, cleanest way to despatch the lobsters is to kill them before cooking.
  Drawing inspiration from the congeniality of his surroundings, one Thomas Cuddemour drew up a list in a Dartmouth tavern of local men he would kill once the January 1400 plotters had succeeded in despatching Henry IV.
  I was beginning to wish the masked murderer would dispatch everyone who was still alive, including herself/himself, so that the movie could end.
  Synonyms
  kill, put to death, do to death, do away with, put an end to, finish off, take the life of, end the life of
  slaughter, butcher, massacre, wipe out, mow down, shoot down, cut down, destroy, exterminate, eliminate, eradicate, annihilate
  murder, assassinate, execute
  informal bump off, knock off, polish off, do in, top, take out, snuff out, erase, croak, stiff, zap, blow away, blow someone's brains out, give someone the works
  North American informal ice, off, rub out, waste, whack, smoke, scrag
  North American euphemistic terminate with extreme prejudice
  literary slay

noun dɪˈspatʃdəˈspætʃ

1mass noun The sending of someone or something to a destination or for a purpose.
派遣；发送
a resolution authorizing the dispatch of a peacekeeping force
批准派遣维和部队的一项决议。
Example sentencesExamples
- We recognise that prompt despatch is vital, particularly for repairs and emergency maintenance.
- However, the government has been unable to forward its projected motion to the legislature due to a lack of consultations with the United States over the details for the troop dispatch.
- Turkey withdrew its plan to send troops to help the U.S.-led rehabilitation work, Poland brought its forces home, while Japan has postponed its troop dispatch.
- The dispatch of U.N. peacekeepers to Liberia is the first real sign of progress in the search for peace in that war-torn country.
- I would have thought the date of dispatch or date of posting.
- Merton council has apologised to all telephone callers who may have experienced difficulties in trying to get through to the council following the recent dispatch of more than 80,000 council tax bills.
- If you have an interest into what really happened on the day, you can either read the unedited transcripts or download the audio dispatch transmissions.
- Consider its hapless efforts to handle major national questions such as the troop dispatch to Iraq or the parliamentary ratification of the Korea-Chile free trade agreement.
- The dispatch of French troops to Ituri is presented as the ‘first large-scale, independent European military operation.’
- It arrived in Alice Springs on October 9-that's 10 days after dispatch - and was promptly delivered to the wrong address.
- Earlier the court heard how a consignment of 22 packages of travellers cheques was delivered to Heathrow Airport in April 1999, ready for dispatch to New Delhi.
- He still carries vivid memories of the bloodshed and terror of fighting in the cornfields of the French countryside - and the jubilation of his dispatch while lying in a hospital bed after being wounded.
- The police dispatch centre phones you back, and sends the nearest available police vehicle to the scene, staying on the line with you to keep up to date on your situation.
- We are still suffering the effects of the late dispatch.
- In this sense, the U.S. victory this time is expected to help ease the disputes over whether to comply with the Washington's request for an additional troop dispatch.
- The Alliance's parliamentary leader, Jim Anderton, successfully insisted that the party's parliamentary caucus support the troop dispatch.
- The competent authorities in the Member States may permit the transporter or the owner of the products to provide a guarantee in place of that provided by the authorized warehouse keeper of dispatch.
- Cabinet-level approval of legislation that would authorize dispatch of Self-Defense Forces personnel could come as early as today.
Synonyms
sending, posting, mailing, shipping, transmittal, consignment
1. 1.1 Promptness and efficiency.
  the situation might change, so he should proceed with dispatch
  情况可能会变，所以他应该迅速行动。
  Example sentencesExamples
  But the same end could be achieved by less draconian means if the magistrates' courts were empowered to work faster so that those found guilty could be jailed with dispatch.
  If the cargo has been taken with all reasonable despatch under those circumstances I think the obligation of the consignee has been fulfilled.
  They left England needing just 20 runs to win, which they did with dispatch!
  He managed to negotiate unanimous consent agreements to limit debate, so that minor bills of importance to individual senators could be passed with dispatch.
  The people then, quite reasonably, expect the state to be able to handle this task - this task which it has created the necessity of - with dispatch.
  Matthew Cotton shepherded the book through production with dispatch and tact, and Sarah Barrett's sharp editorial eye and sense of style saved me many errors.
  If the full committee approves it with dispatch, it will face Hurdle Two.
  Sir Christopher said the overall impression in this case was of a child protection investigation conducted ‘with dispatch or perhaps undue haste’.
  It must be clear and unambiguous that a life is required, with dispatch, of those who take a life.
  Worse, their districts or specific duties to which they are assigned are so self-regulated, they dare not cross a street or act with dispatch if a crime is being committed outside their jurisdiction.
  You will find that, on most ships, the staff is well accustomed to handling crowds and is skilled at moving passengers with dispatch and courtesy.
  He reached to his left shoulder, his head tilting slightly to communicate with dispatch and demand a rush on a bus.
  Mr Manning, please move with deliberate dispatch to take advantage of your trip and encourage the use of help in this vital area, but not only for ‘large farm’ projects.
  While the plaintiffs have the onus to proceed expeditiously and with dispatch in the prosecution of an action, this is not a case where the default has been intentional or contumelious.
  She got to the heart of things with dispatch and great common sense, and she always wrapped her wisdom in humor.
  That state enterprise is the Solid Waste Management Co Ltd, which was set up to permit action with more despatch and efficiency than regular government ministries.
  They did so with dispatch, in one question during direct examination of their client.
  Hanson brilliantly explains what took us so long - and why it would have been better to act with dispatch.
  I think a healthy, strong society will move with dispatch to eliminate those individuals who perpetrate these kinds of outrages.
  This process must proceed with dispatch, without posturing, without grandstanding, without empty words.
  Synonyms
  promptness, speed, speediness, swiftness, rapidity, quickness, briskness, haste, hastiness, hurriedness, urgency
  literary fleetness, celerity
  rare expedition, expeditiousness, promptitude
2An official report on state or military affairs.
官方报告
in his battle dispatch he described the gunner's bravery
在他的战斗报告中，他记述了炮手的勇敢。
Example sentencesExamples
- Jon spent his morning reading dispatches from various regiments from the field.
- Now he's considering retracing the steps of legendary Greek messenger Pheidippides, who carried dispatches from Athens to Sparta in the Battle of Marathon in 490 b.c.
- In 1862, the Union Army constructed nearly 4,000 miles of telegraph lines that transmitted over one million military dispatches.
- We find that Pyle's reporting style differed from that of most World War II correspondents, whose dispatches from Allied headquarters bear strong resemblance to those of the Pentagon press corps today.
- His official dispatch, written in 1945, was placed on the restricted list apparently because the Air Ministry took objection to it.
- As the battle unfolds, the following dispatch from Centcom is worth keeping in mind.
- He was mentioned in dispatches three times and had been promoted major by 1913.
- Earl Haig's war dispatches mention his exemplary service to King and country as a lieutenant colonel during the First World War.
- From an early age I could picture myself in a helmet and flak jacket, bringing the latest dispatches from far-flung battlefields as the tracer fire soars overhead.
- In a dispatch written after the battle, Claiborne praised his soldiers' performance in battle, even those officers who had petitioned him to abort his planned attack on the town.
- It could also be awarded to those who were mentioned in dispatches.
- The pilots benefited from a great deal of on-the-job training, but the squadron's main contribution to the campaign entailed carrying dispatches and mail.
- It is building up a new squad of highly-trained birds able to handle confidential military dispatches.
- I am told that many of these early military telegraphic dispatches survive in the War Department collection of the U.S. National Archives.
Synonyms
communication, communiqué, bulletin, release, report, account, announcement, statement, missive, letter, epistle, message, instruction
news, intelligence
informal memo, info, low-down, dope
literary tidings
1. 2.1 A report sent in from abroad by a journalist.
  he conducted meetings for the correspondents and censored their dispatches
  Example sentencesExamples
  At least one young woman was believed to be seriously wounded, while others collapsed, clutching bullet and shrapnel injuries, according to a pooled despatch from Nick Parker of The Sun.
  Unsurprisingly, neither Anderson nor Mone were interviewed by BBC foreign correspondent Fergal Keane, whose frontline dispatch comes from Govan tonight.
  China had by the end of the year 289,000 ‘civilian organizations’ as they are called in this dispatch of the official Xinhua newswire.
  What follows is a set of dispatches - a memo, a letter, even some traditional articles - about five innovators that are figuring out what's selling in America.
  The agency, in a dispatch from Pyongyang, said Russian and North Korean officials have already concluded a draft joint declaration that reportedly contains a broad range of issues.
  The Associated Press sent a dispatch out of Bangkok that they considered news.
  Henry Tanner, a New York Times correspondent of two generations ago, caught the flavor of this in a dispatch he sent from the Congo in 1961.
  The best journalistic despatches always come from behind enemy lines.
  Journeying through Spain with Evelyn, he wrote regular dispatches for the Monitor, and a travel book, Marching Spain.
  Thus each of my 17 chapters begins with a dateline, as if it were a journalistic dispatch.
  The following is Sarah's first euphoric dispatch from down under…
  British newspapers which could not afford their own correspondents used its dispatches.
  But nowhere in his 1,200-word dispatch does Janofsky discuss the spending spree the states indulged in during the economic boom.
  John Reed definitely was an artist, a great journalist, sending dispatches from his travels with Pancho Villa.
  After describing the horrific devastation, the dispatch went on to describe the scenes in the hospital wards and what Dr Katsube had said.
  An undeniably dogged reporter, Halligan is nonetheless best known for her relentless determination to deliver every dispatch as though it were breaking news of imminent Armageddon.
  His first dispatch describes his training in a localized use of adobe in a small hamlet.
  Did the military alter her other dispatches or was her non-questioning reporting exposing her own bias?
  First, there's a dispatch from AP reporter Margie Mason, who took a trip up the Bay Hap river in August.
  Synonyms
  written message, message, written communication, communication, note, line, missive, epistle, report, bulletin
3mass noun The killing of someone or something.
杀死；除掉
the executioner's merciful dispatch of his victims
刽子手对他的受难者仁慈的处决。
Example sentencesExamples
- As soon as hounds do get close to a glycogen depleted deer, it is very unlikely to escape and its despatch is generally prompt.
- She received a letter from Sir Anthony Babington, asking for her to approve "the dispatch of the usurping Competitor" in other words, the assassination of Elizabeth.
- The entry of Michael Corleone into the family business, the transition of power from his father, the ruthless dispatch of his enemies - all of this is told with an assurance that is simply outstanding.
- Where shotguns are used, particularly with gun packs, terriers are essential to ensure the dispatch of wounded foxes.
Synonyms
killing, slaughter, massacre, destruction, extermination, elimination, liquidation
murder, assassination, execution
literary slaying

Origin

Early 16th century: from Italian dispacciare or Spanish despachar 'expedite', from dis-, des- (expressing reversal) + the base of Italian impacciare, Spanish empachar 'hinder'.

Definition of dispatch in US English:

dispatch

(also despatch)

verbdəˈspætʃdəˈspaCH

[with object]

1Send off to a destination or for a purpose.
派遣；发送
he dispatched messages back to base
他将消息发回基地。
with object and infinitive the mayor dispatched 150 police officers to restore order
Example sentencesExamples
- What dedicated texter hasn't suffered an epic misunderstanding, or experienced a sick lurch of fear upon dispatching a message of sensitive character to the wrong recipient?
- Police were dispatched to the scene and an RAF helicopter was scrambled to airlift him to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness where he was being treated last night.
- Police can be dispatched to a scene in minutes, in seconds sometimes.
- Chirac is taking no chances, however, and has dispatched police reinforcements to the former French nuclear testing ground.
- The same day, a message was dispatched to William of Orange, begging him to rescue the liberties of the subject.
- Tipped off by the friend, police were dispatched to the man's home.
- Police quickly dispatch a cab and send them home.
- After the merger was announced, they immediately dispatched a message via the Financial Times that either the company was smashed up or sold off.
- He is not allowed to dispatch any messages back to shore.
- How can you dispatch such messages on the day that is also your final day for said activity?
- In these courts, the mayor acts as judge and decides the appeals of motorists nabbed by cops who are dispatched by the mayor.
- But as before, the device has a calendar, contacts and to-do list, and it lets you dispatch e-mail and multimedia messages.
- The telephonist contacted the Police Information Room and a police car was despatched to the father's address.
- They didn't have any weapons - or weed, for that matter - so they were dispatched and sent on their way.
- At 3.30 am, he duly dispatched a text message suggesting some extra-curricular activity later that day.
- From his driveway, Benelli dispatches patrol cars and sends officers to new assignments.
- When the aid agency in Dublin sent the sterling draft, the Nairobi bookshop despatched the consignment to my rural office.
- The agency logic can then be in control of the order in which these messages are dispatched to the agent.
- He may not yet boast the fanbase of his renowned sibling, nor the obligatory website to which ski enthusiasts dispatch goodwill messages, and Noel has not even acquired a nickname.
- Why would she dare to dispatch a message to Gloucester at all?
Synonyms
send, send off, post, mail, ship, freight
2Deal with (a task, problem, or opponent) quickly and efficiently.
迅速办妥（任务，问题）；对付对手
they dispatched the opposition
他们迅速解决了反对意见。
Example sentencesExamples
- Pittsburgh wasted no time in dispatching the Oilers.
- His second opponent was despatched the same way as Everingham made his mark.
- The Scot looked cool and mature and fought cannily before dispatching his opponent with a thunderous hook to the body.
- Van Nistelrooy collected and dispatched a shot from an acute angle through Frank Juric's legs.
- The next two seeds were even more clinical in dispatching their opponents.
- O'Malley's ability depends largely on his eagerness to dispatch opponents back to the dressing room quickly in sometimes alarming states of dishevelment.
- Seacrest wasted no time in dispatching Heather Piccinini and Tiara Purifoy.
- In came the left-handed Mohammed Rafique and he immediately launched into a clobbering mood, dispatching the ball to the boundary boards in an entertaining knock that included 13 fours and three sixes.
- In the third minute, Amjad Iqbal produced a quality cross and Danny Spence despatched a firm shot from just inside the area to give the Celts a 1-0 lead.
- Be as economic as you can in dispatching each opponent with as little effort as possible.
- Drax wasted no time in dispatching Bishopthorpe by bowling the visitors out for just 86.
- Carter was the man who dispatched opponents like rag dolls during Friday fight nights.
- Certainly, Inveraray have not had an easy run to the final, despatching Kingussie's great rivals Newtonmore and league runners-up Fort William en route to the showpiece in Inverness.
- It was amazing to see the ease with which Indian players dispatched their opponents in all the matches.
- Twice champion Venus Williams wastes little time in dispatching Katarina Srebotnik 6-4 6-1 on Centre Court
- Meanwhile, Shuae had already quickly dispatched his opponent, the twin blades surprising and overcoming his foe.
- When the green light is observed, you will be free to access your firearm and dispatch your opponent as required.
- To make a long story short, my coveted difficult first ascent was dispatched with ease.
- He walked into a field and quietly dispatched his task, catching two worlds that nearly touch and yet seem to have nothing to do with one another.
- It's a sign of the changing attitude of the players that this season they have been far more disciplined in dispatching opponents, even in the face of overzealous aggression.
Synonyms
deal with, finish, dispose of, conclude, settle, sort out, discharge, execute, perform
1. 2.1 Kill.
  杀死
  he dispatched the animal with one blow
  他一棍子就把那动物解决了。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Yes, and the Animal Liberation people complained about what they said was a form of cruelty in the mode of stunning and despatching the animals.
  So, in medieval times, cats were killed because they were feared, despatched by, for example, having stones thrown at them.
  We've caught, shot and otherwise dispatched a few foxes, too.
  It was considered so shocking that Louis XV sent his Lord Lieutenant from Paris to find the animal and dispatch it.
  Of 30 foxes caught, 25 had been shot and five despatched by the hounds.
  Drawing inspiration from the congeniality of his surroundings, one Thomas Cuddemour drew up a list in a Dartmouth tavern of local men he would kill once the January 1400 plotters had succeeded in despatching Henry IV.
  Richard sends two murderers to dispatch Clarence.
  And many of these people were killed or dispatched to work at death camps.
  Where I have a problem is when you play with the animal before you despatch it.
  Hardened by his visions and experience with the Citadel, he is no stranger to killing and has dispatched his fair share of assassins.
  After dispatching the would-be assassin, Daniel almost collapsed.
  According to the agriculture ministry, 584000 animals have been earmarked for destruction, but about half of them are still alive because there are not enough trained slaughtermen to despatch them.
  The film takes an unapologetic approach to revenge: Richard tortures each of his victims before killing them, making one dance like a puppet before dispatching him with cold calculation.
  That presented an inviting opportunity to Steven Thompson and the Scotland striker dispatched a low left-foot shot past Marshall.
  The quickest, cleanest way to despatch the lobsters is to kill them before cooking.
  Mrs Foy said she rang the police and asked them to send someone to dispatch the deer humanely.
  Arriving rangers had to dispatch two of the animals.
  If he tires of their company, he can quickly slit their throats or snap their necks, dispatching an opponent.
  I was beginning to wish the masked murderer would dispatch everyone who was still alive, including herself/himself, so that the movie could end.
  If a farmer fails to meet this deadline the animal is unable to leave the farm and is therefore not allowed to enter the foodchain dispatching many animals to death.
  Synonyms
  kill, put to death, do to death, do away with, put an end to, finish off, take the life of, end the life of

noundəˈspætʃdəˈspaCH

1The sending of someone or something to a destination or for a purpose.
派遣；发送
a resolution authorizing the dispatch of a peacekeeping force
批准派遣维和部队的一项决议。
Example sentencesExamples
- The dispatch of French troops to Ituri is presented as the ‘first large-scale, independent European military operation.’
- We are still suffering the effects of the late dispatch.
- The police dispatch centre phones you back, and sends the nearest available police vehicle to the scene, staying on the line with you to keep up to date on your situation.
- The Alliance's parliamentary leader, Jim Anderton, successfully insisted that the party's parliamentary caucus support the troop dispatch.
- If you have an interest into what really happened on the day, you can either read the unedited transcripts or download the audio dispatch transmissions.
- I would have thought the date of dispatch or date of posting.
- Merton council has apologised to all telephone callers who may have experienced difficulties in trying to get through to the council following the recent dispatch of more than 80,000 council tax bills.
- Earlier the court heard how a consignment of 22 packages of travellers cheques was delivered to Heathrow Airport in April 1999, ready for dispatch to New Delhi.
- Turkey withdrew its plan to send troops to help the U.S.-led rehabilitation work, Poland brought its forces home, while Japan has postponed its troop dispatch.
- The dispatch of U.N. peacekeepers to Liberia is the first real sign of progress in the search for peace in that war-torn country.
- It arrived in Alice Springs on October 9-that's 10 days after dispatch - and was promptly delivered to the wrong address.
- Cabinet-level approval of legislation that would authorize dispatch of Self-Defense Forces personnel could come as early as today.
- However, the government has been unable to forward its projected motion to the legislature due to a lack of consultations with the United States over the details for the troop dispatch.
- He still carries vivid memories of the bloodshed and terror of fighting in the cornfields of the French countryside - and the jubilation of his dispatch while lying in a hospital bed after being wounded.
- We recognise that prompt despatch is vital, particularly for repairs and emergency maintenance.
- The competent authorities in the Member States may permit the transporter or the owner of the products to provide a guarantee in place of that provided by the authorized warehouse keeper of dispatch.
- In this sense, the U.S. victory this time is expected to help ease the disputes over whether to comply with the Washington's request for an additional troop dispatch.
- Consider its hapless efforts to handle major national questions such as the troop dispatch to Iraq or the parliamentary ratification of the Korea-Chile free trade agreement.
Synonyms
sending, posting, mailing, shipping, transmittal, consignment
1. 1.1 Speed in action.
  迅速；利索
  the situation might change, so he should proceed with dispatch
  情况可能会变，所以他应该迅速行动。
  Example sentencesExamples
  If the cargo has been taken with all reasonable despatch under those circumstances I think the obligation of the consignee has been fulfilled.
  He managed to negotiate unanimous consent agreements to limit debate, so that minor bills of importance to individual senators could be passed with dispatch.
  I think a healthy, strong society will move with dispatch to eliminate those individuals who perpetrate these kinds of outrages.
  Worse, their districts or specific duties to which they are assigned are so self-regulated, they dare not cross a street or act with dispatch if a crime is being committed outside their jurisdiction.
  But the same end could be achieved by less draconian means if the magistrates' courts were empowered to work faster so that those found guilty could be jailed with dispatch.
  Hanson brilliantly explains what took us so long - and why it would have been better to act with dispatch.
  That state enterprise is the Solid Waste Management Co Ltd, which was set up to permit action with more despatch and efficiency than regular government ministries.
  While the plaintiffs have the onus to proceed expeditiously and with dispatch in the prosecution of an action, this is not a case where the default has been intentional or contumelious.
  Sir Christopher said the overall impression in this case was of a child protection investigation conducted ‘with dispatch or perhaps undue haste’.
  Matthew Cotton shepherded the book through production with dispatch and tact, and Sarah Barrett's sharp editorial eye and sense of style saved me many errors.
  It must be clear and unambiguous that a life is required, with dispatch, of those who take a life.
  He reached to his left shoulder, his head tilting slightly to communicate with dispatch and demand a rush on a bus.
  They left England needing just 20 runs to win, which they did with dispatch!
  Mr Manning, please move with deliberate dispatch to take advantage of your trip and encourage the use of help in this vital area, but not only for ‘large farm’ projects.
  The people then, quite reasonably, expect the state to be able to handle this task - this task which it has created the necessity of - with dispatch.
  They did so with dispatch, in one question during direct examination of their client.
  This process must proceed with dispatch, without posturing, without grandstanding, without empty words.
  If the full committee approves it with dispatch, it will face Hurdle Two.
  She got to the heart of things with dispatch and great common sense, and she always wrapped her wisdom in humor.
  You will find that, on most ships, the staff is well accustomed to handling crowds and is skilled at moving passengers with dispatch and courtesy.
  Synonyms
  promptness, speed, speediness, swiftness, rapidity, quickness, briskness, haste, hastiness, hurriedness, urgency
2An official report on state or military affairs.
官方报告
in his battle dispatch he described the gunner's bravery
在他的战斗报告中，他记述了炮手的勇敢。
Example sentencesExamples
- Now he's considering retracing the steps of legendary Greek messenger Pheidippides, who carried dispatches from Athens to Sparta in the Battle of Marathon in 490 b.c.
- The pilots benefited from a great deal of on-the-job training, but the squadron's main contribution to the campaign entailed carrying dispatches and mail.
- As the battle unfolds, the following dispatch from Centcom is worth keeping in mind.
- I am told that many of these early military telegraphic dispatches survive in the War Department collection of the U.S. National Archives.
- In a dispatch written after the battle, Claiborne praised his soldiers' performance in battle, even those officers who had petitioned him to abort his planned attack on the town.
- In 1862, the Union Army constructed nearly 4,000 miles of telegraph lines that transmitted over one million military dispatches.
- He was mentioned in dispatches three times and had been promoted major by 1913.
- Earl Haig's war dispatches mention his exemplary service to King and country as a lieutenant colonel during the First World War.
- From an early age I could picture myself in a helmet and flak jacket, bringing the latest dispatches from far-flung battlefields as the tracer fire soars overhead.
- His official dispatch, written in 1945, was placed on the restricted list apparently because the Air Ministry took objection to it.
- It is building up a new squad of highly-trained birds able to handle confidential military dispatches.
- It could also be awarded to those who were mentioned in dispatches.
- Jon spent his morning reading dispatches from various regiments from the field.
- We find that Pyle's reporting style differed from that of most World War II correspondents, whose dispatches from Allied headquarters bear strong resemblance to those of the Pentagon press corps today.
Synonyms
communication, communiqué, bulletin, release, report, account, announcement, statement, missive, letter, epistle, message, instruction
1. 2.1 A report sent in by a newspaper's correspondent from a faraway place.
  新闻报道
  Example sentencesExamples
  What follows is a set of dispatches - a memo, a letter, even some traditional articles - about five innovators that are figuring out what's selling in America.
  First, there's a dispatch from AP reporter Margie Mason, who took a trip up the Bay Hap river in August.
  Henry Tanner, a New York Times correspondent of two generations ago, caught the flavor of this in a dispatch he sent from the Congo in 1961.
  After describing the horrific devastation, the dispatch went on to describe the scenes in the hospital wards and what Dr Katsube had said.
  The best journalistic despatches always come from behind enemy lines.
  China had by the end of the year 289,000 ‘civilian organizations’ as they are called in this dispatch of the official Xinhua newswire.
  At least one young woman was believed to be seriously wounded, while others collapsed, clutching bullet and shrapnel injuries, according to a pooled despatch from Nick Parker of The Sun.
  British newspapers which could not afford their own correspondents used its dispatches.
  Thus each of my 17 chapters begins with a dateline, as if it were a journalistic dispatch.
  But nowhere in his 1,200-word dispatch does Janofsky discuss the spending spree the states indulged in during the economic boom.
  Journeying through Spain with Evelyn, he wrote regular dispatches for the Monitor, and a travel book, Marching Spain.
  Unsurprisingly, neither Anderson nor Mone were interviewed by BBC foreign correspondent Fergal Keane, whose frontline dispatch comes from Govan tonight.
  The Associated Press sent a dispatch out of Bangkok that they considered news.
  Did the military alter her other dispatches or was her non-questioning reporting exposing her own bias?
  The agency, in a dispatch from Pyongyang, said Russian and North Korean officials have already concluded a draft joint declaration that reportedly contains a broad range of issues.
  An undeniably dogged reporter, Halligan is nonetheless best known for her relentless determination to deliver every dispatch as though it were breaking news of imminent Armageddon.
  The following is Sarah's first euphoric dispatch from down under…
  John Reed definitely was an artist, a great journalist, sending dispatches from his travels with Pancho Villa.
  His first dispatch describes his training in a localized use of adobe in a small hamlet.
  Synonyms
  written message, message, written communication, communication, note, line, missive, epistle, report, bulletin
3The killing of someone or something.
杀死；除掉
the legendary dispatch of villains by a hero
Example sentencesExamples
- The entry of Michael Corleone into the family business, the transition of power from his father, the ruthless dispatch of his enemies - all of this is told with an assurance that is simply outstanding.
- As soon as hounds do get close to a glycogen depleted deer, it is very unlikely to escape and its despatch is generally prompt.
- Where shotguns are used, particularly with gun packs, terriers are essential to ensure the dispatch of wounded foxes.
- She received a letter from Sir Anthony Babington, asking for her to approve "the dispatch of the usurping Competitor" in other words, the assassination of Elizabeth.
Synonyms
killing, slaughter, massacre, destruction, extermination, elimination, liquidation

Origin

Early 16th century: from Italian dispacciare or Spanish despachar ‘expedite’, from dis-, des- (expressing reversal) + the base of Italian impacciare, Spanish empachar ‘hinder’.

词汇	dispatch
释义	Definition of dispatch in English: dispatch (also despatch) verb dɪˈspatʃdəˈspætʃ [with object] 1Send off to a destination or for a purpose. 派遣；发送 he dispatched messages back to base 他将消息发回基地。 with object and infinitive the government dispatched 150 police to restore order 政府派出150名警察维持秩序。 Example sentencesExamples He is not allowed to dispatch any messages back to shore. They didn't have any weapons - or weed, for that matter - so they were dispatched and sent on their way. Chirac is taking no chances, however, and has dispatched police reinforcements to the former French nuclear testing ground. When the aid agency in Dublin sent the sterling draft, the Nairobi bookshop despatched the consignment to my rural office. What dedicated texter hasn't suffered an epic misunderstanding, or experienced a sick lurch of fear upon dispatching a message of sensitive character to the wrong recipient? The telephonist contacted the Police Information Room and a police car was despatched to the father's address. The same day, a message was dispatched to William of Orange, begging him to rescue the liberties of the subject. Why would she dare to dispatch a message to Gloucester at all? Police can be dispatched to a scene in minutes, in seconds sometimes. He may not yet boast the fanbase of his renowned sibling, nor the obligatory website to which ski enthusiasts dispatch goodwill messages, and Noel has not even acquired a nickname. After the merger was announced, they immediately dispatched a message via the Financial Times that either the company was smashed up or sold off. From his driveway, Benelli dispatches patrol cars and sends officers to new assignments. At 3.30 am, he duly dispatched a text message suggesting some extra-curricular activity later that day. Tipped off by the friend, police were dispatched to the man's home. The agency logic can then be in control of the order in which these messages are dispatched to the agent. In these courts, the mayor acts as judge and decides the appeals of motorists nabbed by cops who are dispatched by the mayor. Police were dispatched to the scene and an RAF helicopter was scrambled to airlift him to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness where he was being treated last night. Police quickly dispatch a cab and send them home. How can you dispatch such messages on the day that is also your final day for said activity? But as before, the device has a calendar, contacts and to-do list, and it lets you dispatch e-mail and multimedia messages. Synonyms send, send off, post, mail, ship, freight forward, transmit, consign, remit, convey 2Deal with (a task or opponent) quickly and efficiently. 迅速办妥（任务，问题）；对付对手 the Welsh team were dispatched comfortably by the opposition Example sentencesExamples When the green light is observed, you will be free to access your firearm and dispatch your opponent as required. Seacrest wasted no time in dispatching Heather Piccinini and Tiara Purifoy. O'Malley's ability depends largely on his eagerness to dispatch opponents back to the dressing room quickly in sometimes alarming states of dishevelment. The Scot looked cool and mature and fought cannily before dispatching his opponent with a thunderous hook to the body. He walked into a field and quietly dispatched his task, catching two worlds that nearly touch and yet seem to have nothing to do with one another. Meanwhile, Shuae had already quickly dispatched his opponent, the twin blades surprising and overcoming his foe. The next two seeds were even more clinical in dispatching their opponents. Certainly, Inveraray have not had an easy run to the final, despatching Kingussie's great rivals Newtonmore and league runners-up Fort William en route to the showpiece in Inverness. Carter was the man who dispatched opponents like rag dolls during Friday fight nights. Pittsburgh wasted no time in dispatching the Oilers. His second opponent was despatched the same way as Everingham made his mark. It was amazing to see the ease with which Indian players dispatched their opponents in all the matches. Be as economic as you can in dispatching each opponent with as little effort as possible. Twice champion Venus Williams wastes little time in dispatching Katarina Srebotnik 6-4 6-1 on Centre Court Van Nistelrooy collected and dispatched a shot from an acute angle through Frank Juric's legs. It's a sign of the changing attitude of the players that this season they have been far more disciplined in dispatching opponents, even in the face of overzealous aggression. Drax wasted no time in dispatching Bishopthorpe by bowling the visitors out for just 86. In came the left-handed Mohammed Rafique and he immediately launched into a clobbering mood, dispatching the ball to the boundary boards in an entertaining knock that included 13 fours and three sixes. To make a long story short, my coveted difficult first ascent was dispatched with ease. In the third minute, Amjad Iqbal produced a quality cross and Danny Spence despatched a firm shot from just inside the area to give the Celts a 1-0 lead. Synonyms deal with, finish, dispose of, conclude, settle, sort out, discharge, execute, perform expedite, push through, accelerate, hasten, speed up, hurry on informal make short work of 2.1 Kill. 杀死 he dispatched the animal with one blow 他一棍子就把那动物解决了。 Example sentencesExamples So, in medieval times, cats were killed because they were feared, despatched by, for example, having stones thrown at them. It was considered so shocking that Louis XV sent his Lord Lieutenant from Paris to find the animal and dispatch it. Yes, and the Animal Liberation people complained about what they said was a form of cruelty in the mode of stunning and despatching the animals. That presented an inviting opportunity to Steven Thompson and the Scotland striker dispatched a low left-foot shot past Marshall. The film takes an unapologetic approach to revenge: Richard tortures each of his victims before killing them, making one dance like a puppet before dispatching him with cold calculation. Where I have a problem is when you play with the animal before you despatch it. According to the agriculture ministry, 584000 animals have been earmarked for destruction, but about half of them are still alive because there are not enough trained slaughtermen to despatch them. Mrs Foy said she rang the police and asked them to send someone to dispatch the deer humanely. Arriving rangers had to dispatch two of the animals. If he tires of their company, he can quickly slit their throats or snap their necks, dispatching an opponent. Hardened by his visions and experience with the Citadel, he is no stranger to killing and has dispatched his fair share of assassins. And many of these people were killed or dispatched to work at death camps. Richard sends two murderers to dispatch Clarence. If a farmer fails to meet this deadline the animal is unable to leave the farm and is therefore not allowed to enter the foodchain dispatching many animals to death. We've caught, shot and otherwise dispatched a few foxes, too. Of 30 foxes caught, 25 had been shot and five despatched by the hounds. After dispatching the would-be assassin, Daniel almost collapsed. The quickest, cleanest way to despatch the lobsters is to kill them before cooking. Drawing inspiration from the congeniality of his surroundings, one Thomas Cuddemour drew up a list in a Dartmouth tavern of local men he would kill once the January 1400 plotters had succeeded in despatching Henry IV. I was beginning to wish the masked murderer would dispatch everyone who was still alive, including herself/himself, so that the movie could end. Synonyms kill, put to death, do to death, do away with, put an end to, finish off, take the life of, end the life of slaughter, butcher, massacre, wipe out, mow down, shoot down, cut down, destroy, exterminate, eliminate, eradicate, annihilate murder, assassinate, execute informal bump off, knock off, polish off, do in, top, take out, snuff out, erase, croak, stiff, zap, blow away, blow someone's brains out, give someone the works North American informal ice, off, rub out, waste, whack, smoke, scrag North American euphemistic terminate with extreme prejudice literary slay noun dɪˈspatʃdəˈspætʃ 1mass noun The sending of someone or something to a destination or for a purpose. 派遣；发送 a resolution authorizing the dispatch of a peacekeeping force 批准派遣维和部队的一项决议。 Example sentencesExamples We recognise that prompt despatch is vital, particularly for repairs and emergency maintenance. However, the government has been unable to forward its projected motion to the legislature due to a lack of consultations with the United States over the details for the troop dispatch. Turkey withdrew its plan to send troops to help the U.S.-led rehabilitation work, Poland brought its forces home, while Japan has postponed its troop dispatch. The dispatch of U.N. peacekeepers to Liberia is the first real sign of progress in the search for peace in that war-torn country. I would have thought the date of dispatch or date of posting. Merton council has apologised to all telephone callers who may have experienced difficulties in trying to get through to the council following the recent dispatch of more than 80,000 council tax bills. If you have an interest into what really happened on the day, you can either read the unedited transcripts or download the audio dispatch transmissions. Consider its hapless efforts to handle major national questions such as the troop dispatch to Iraq or the parliamentary ratification of the Korea-Chile free trade agreement. The dispatch of French troops to Ituri is presented as the ‘first large-scale, independent European military operation.’ It arrived in Alice Springs on October 9-that's 10 days after dispatch - and was promptly delivered to the wrong address. Earlier the court heard how a consignment of 22 packages of travellers cheques was delivered to Heathrow Airport in April 1999, ready for dispatch to New Delhi. He still carries vivid memories of the bloodshed and terror of fighting in the cornfields of the French countryside - and the jubilation of his dispatch while lying in a hospital bed after being wounded. The police dispatch centre phones you back, and sends the nearest available police vehicle to the scene, staying on the line with you to keep up to date on your situation. We are still suffering the effects of the late dispatch. In this sense, the U.S. victory this time is expected to help ease the disputes over whether to comply with the Washington's request for an additional troop dispatch. The Alliance's parliamentary leader, Jim Anderton, successfully insisted that the party's parliamentary caucus support the troop dispatch. The competent authorities in the Member States may permit the transporter or the owner of the products to provide a guarantee in place of that provided by the authorized warehouse keeper of dispatch. Cabinet-level approval of legislation that would authorize dispatch of Self-Defense Forces personnel could come as early as today. Synonyms sending, posting, mailing, shipping, transmittal, consignment 1.1 Promptness and efficiency. the situation might change, so he should proceed with dispatch 情况可能会变，所以他应该迅速行动。 Example sentencesExamples But the same end could be achieved by less draconian means if the magistrates' courts were empowered to work faster so that those found guilty could be jailed with dispatch. If the cargo has been taken with all reasonable despatch under those circumstances I think the obligation of the consignee has been fulfilled. They left England needing just 20 runs to win, which they did with dispatch! He managed to negotiate unanimous consent agreements to limit debate, so that minor bills of importance to individual senators could be passed with dispatch. The people then, quite reasonably, expect the state to be able to handle this task - this task which it has created the necessity of - with dispatch. Matthew Cotton shepherded the book through production with dispatch and tact, and Sarah Barrett's sharp editorial eye and sense of style saved me many errors. If the full committee approves it with dispatch, it will face Hurdle Two. Sir Christopher said the overall impression in this case was of a child protection investigation conducted ‘with dispatch or perhaps undue haste’. It must be clear and unambiguous that a life is required, with dispatch, of those who take a life. Worse, their districts or specific duties to which they are assigned are so self-regulated, they dare not cross a street or act with dispatch if a crime is being committed outside their jurisdiction. You will find that, on most ships, the staff is well accustomed to handling crowds and is skilled at moving passengers with dispatch and courtesy. He reached to his left shoulder, his head tilting slightly to communicate with dispatch and demand a rush on a bus. Mr Manning, please move with deliberate dispatch to take advantage of your trip and encourage the use of help in this vital area, but not only for ‘large farm’ projects. While the plaintiffs have the onus to proceed expeditiously and with dispatch in the prosecution of an action, this is not a case where the default has been intentional or contumelious. She got to the heart of things with dispatch and great common sense, and she always wrapped her wisdom in humor. That state enterprise is the Solid Waste Management Co Ltd, which was set up to permit action with more despatch and efficiency than regular government ministries. They did so with dispatch, in one question during direct examination of their client. Hanson brilliantly explains what took us so long - and why it would have been better to act with dispatch. I think a healthy, strong society will move with dispatch to eliminate those individuals who perpetrate these kinds of outrages. This process must proceed with dispatch, without posturing, without grandstanding, without empty words. Synonyms promptness, speed, speediness, swiftness, rapidity, quickness, briskness, haste, hastiness, hurriedness, urgency literary fleetness, celerity rare expedition, expeditiousness, promptitude 2An official report on state or military affairs. 官方报告 in his battle dispatch he described the gunner's bravery 在他的战斗报告中，他记述了炮手的勇敢。 Example sentencesExamples Jon spent his morning reading dispatches from various regiments from the field. Now he's considering retracing the steps of legendary Greek messenger Pheidippides, who carried dispatches from Athens to Sparta in the Battle of Marathon in 490 b.c. In 1862, the Union Army constructed nearly 4,000 miles of telegraph lines that transmitted over one million military dispatches. We find that Pyle's reporting style differed from that of most World War II correspondents, whose dispatches from Allied headquarters bear strong resemblance to those of the Pentagon press corps today. His official dispatch, written in 1945, was placed on the restricted list apparently because the Air Ministry took objection to it. As the battle unfolds, the following dispatch from Centcom is worth keeping in mind. He was mentioned in dispatches three times and had been promoted major by 1913. Earl Haig's war dispatches mention his exemplary service to King and country as a lieutenant colonel during the First World War. From an early age I could picture myself in a helmet and flak jacket, bringing the latest dispatches from far-flung battlefields as the tracer fire soars overhead. In a dispatch written after the battle, Claiborne praised his soldiers' performance in battle, even those officers who had petitioned him to abort his planned attack on the town. It could also be awarded to those who were mentioned in dispatches. The pilots benefited from a great deal of on-the-job training, but the squadron's main contribution to the campaign entailed carrying dispatches and mail. It is building up a new squad of highly-trained birds able to handle confidential military dispatches. I am told that many of these early military telegraphic dispatches survive in the War Department collection of the U.S. National Archives. Synonyms communication, communiqué, bulletin, release, report, account, announcement, statement, missive, letter, epistle, message, instruction news, intelligence informal memo, info, low-down, dope literary tidings 2.1 A report sent in from abroad by a journalist. he conducted meetings for the correspondents and censored their dispatches Example sentencesExamples At least one young woman was believed to be seriously wounded, while others collapsed, clutching bullet and shrapnel injuries, according to a pooled despatch from Nick Parker of The Sun. Unsurprisingly, neither Anderson nor Mone were interviewed by BBC foreign correspondent Fergal Keane, whose frontline dispatch comes from Govan tonight. China had by the end of the year 289,000 ‘civilian organizations’ as they are called in this dispatch of the official Xinhua newswire. What follows is a set of dispatches - a memo, a letter, even some traditional articles - about five innovators that are figuring out what's selling in America. The agency, in a dispatch from Pyongyang, said Russian and North Korean officials have already concluded a draft joint declaration that reportedly contains a broad range of issues. The Associated Press sent a dispatch out of Bangkok that they considered news. Henry Tanner, a New York Times correspondent of two generations ago, caught the flavor of this in a dispatch he sent from the Congo in 1961. The best journalistic despatches always come from behind enemy lines. Journeying through Spain with Evelyn, he wrote regular dispatches for the Monitor, and a travel book, Marching Spain. Thus each of my 17 chapters begins with a dateline, as if it were a journalistic dispatch. The following is Sarah's first euphoric dispatch from down under… British newspapers which could not afford their own correspondents used its dispatches. But nowhere in his 1,200-word dispatch does Janofsky discuss the spending spree the states indulged in during the economic boom. John Reed definitely was an artist, a great journalist, sending dispatches from his travels with Pancho Villa. After describing the horrific devastation, the dispatch went on to describe the scenes in the hospital wards and what Dr Katsube had said. An undeniably dogged reporter, Halligan is nonetheless best known for her relentless determination to deliver every dispatch as though it were breaking news of imminent Armageddon. His first dispatch describes his training in a localized use of adobe in a small hamlet. Did the military alter her other dispatches or was her non-questioning reporting exposing her own bias? First, there's a dispatch from AP reporter Margie Mason, who took a trip up the Bay Hap river in August. Synonyms written message, message, written communication, communication, note, line, missive, epistle, report, bulletin 3mass noun The killing of someone or something. 杀死；除掉 the executioner's merciful dispatch of his victims 刽子手对他的受难者仁慈的处决。 Example sentencesExamples As soon as hounds do get close to a glycogen depleted deer, it is very unlikely to escape and its despatch is generally prompt. She received a letter from Sir Anthony Babington, asking for her to approve "the dispatch of the usurping Competitor" in other words, the assassination of Elizabeth. The entry of Michael Corleone into the family business, the transition of power from his father, the ruthless dispatch of his enemies - all of this is told with an assurance that is simply outstanding. Where shotguns are used, particularly with gun packs, terriers are essential to ensure the dispatch of wounded foxes. Synonyms killing, slaughter, massacre, destruction, extermination, elimination, liquidation murder, assassination, execution literary slaying Origin Early 16th century: from Italian dispacciare or Spanish despachar 'expedite', from dis-, des- (expressing reversal) + the base of Italian impacciare, Spanish empachar 'hinder'. Definition of dispatch in US English: dispatch (also despatch) verbdəˈspætʃdəˈspaCH [with object] 1Send off to a destination or for a purpose. 派遣；发送 he dispatched messages back to base 他将消息发回基地。 with object and infinitive the mayor dispatched 150 police officers to restore order Example sentencesExamples What dedicated texter hasn't suffered an epic misunderstanding, or experienced a sick lurch of fear upon dispatching a message of sensitive character to the wrong recipient? Police were dispatched to the scene and an RAF helicopter was scrambled to airlift him to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness where he was being treated last night. Police can be dispatched to a scene in minutes, in seconds sometimes. Chirac is taking no chances, however, and has dispatched police reinforcements to the former French nuclear testing ground. The same day, a message was dispatched to William of Orange, begging him to rescue the liberties of the subject. Tipped off by the friend, police were dispatched to the man's home. Police quickly dispatch a cab and send them home. After the merger was announced, they immediately dispatched a message via the Financial Times that either the company was smashed up or sold off. He is not allowed to dispatch any messages back to shore. How can you dispatch such messages on the day that is also your final day for said activity? In these courts, the mayor acts as judge and decides the appeals of motorists nabbed by cops who are dispatched by the mayor. But as before, the device has a calendar, contacts and to-do list, and it lets you dispatch e-mail and multimedia messages. The telephonist contacted the Police Information Room and a police car was despatched to the father's address. They didn't have any weapons - or weed, for that matter - so they were dispatched and sent on their way. At 3.30 am, he duly dispatched a text message suggesting some extra-curricular activity later that day. From his driveway, Benelli dispatches patrol cars and sends officers to new assignments. When the aid agency in Dublin sent the sterling draft, the Nairobi bookshop despatched the consignment to my rural office. The agency logic can then be in control of the order in which these messages are dispatched to the agent. He may not yet boast the fanbase of his renowned sibling, nor the obligatory website to which ski enthusiasts dispatch goodwill messages, and Noel has not even acquired a nickname. Why would she dare to dispatch a message to Gloucester at all? Synonyms send, send off, post, mail, ship, freight 2Deal with (a task, problem, or opponent) quickly and efficiently. 迅速办妥（任务，问题）；对付对手 they dispatched the opposition 他们迅速解决了反对意见。 Example sentencesExamples Pittsburgh wasted no time in dispatching the Oilers. His second opponent was despatched the same way as Everingham made his mark. The Scot looked cool and mature and fought cannily before dispatching his opponent with a thunderous hook to the body. Van Nistelrooy collected and dispatched a shot from an acute angle through Frank Juric's legs. The next two seeds were even more clinical in dispatching their opponents. O'Malley's ability depends largely on his eagerness to dispatch opponents back to the dressing room quickly in sometimes alarming states of dishevelment. Seacrest wasted no time in dispatching Heather Piccinini and Tiara Purifoy. In came the left-handed Mohammed Rafique and he immediately launched into a clobbering mood, dispatching the ball to the boundary boards in an entertaining knock that included 13 fours and three sixes. In the third minute, Amjad Iqbal produced a quality cross and Danny Spence despatched a firm shot from just inside the area to give the Celts a 1-0 lead. Be as economic as you can in dispatching each opponent with as little effort as possible. Drax wasted no time in dispatching Bishopthorpe by bowling the visitors out for just 86. Carter was the man who dispatched opponents like rag dolls during Friday fight nights. Certainly, Inveraray have not had an easy run to the final, despatching Kingussie's great rivals Newtonmore and league runners-up Fort William en route to the showpiece in Inverness. It was amazing to see the ease with which Indian players dispatched their opponents in all the matches. Twice champion Venus Williams wastes little time in dispatching Katarina Srebotnik 6-4 6-1 on Centre Court Meanwhile, Shuae had already quickly dispatched his opponent, the twin blades surprising and overcoming his foe. When the green light is observed, you will be free to access your firearm and dispatch your opponent as required. To make a long story short, my coveted difficult first ascent was dispatched with ease. He walked into a field and quietly dispatched his task, catching two worlds that nearly touch and yet seem to have nothing to do with one another. It's a sign of the changing attitude of the players that this season they have been far more disciplined in dispatching opponents, even in the face of overzealous aggression. Synonyms deal with, finish, dispose of, conclude, settle, sort out, discharge, execute, perform 2.1 Kill. 杀死 he dispatched the animal with one blow 他一棍子就把那动物解决了。 Example sentencesExamples Yes, and the Animal Liberation people complained about what they said was a form of cruelty in the mode of stunning and despatching the animals. So, in medieval times, cats were killed because they were feared, despatched by, for example, having stones thrown at them. We've caught, shot and otherwise dispatched a few foxes, too. It was considered so shocking that Louis XV sent his Lord Lieutenant from Paris to find the animal and dispatch it. Of 30 foxes caught, 25 had been shot and five despatched by the hounds. Drawing inspiration from the congeniality of his surroundings, one Thomas Cuddemour drew up a list in a Dartmouth tavern of local men he would kill once the January 1400 plotters had succeeded in despatching Henry IV. Richard sends two murderers to dispatch Clarence. And many of these people were killed or dispatched to work at death camps. Where I have a problem is when you play with the animal before you despatch it. Hardened by his visions and experience with the Citadel, he is no stranger to killing and has dispatched his fair share of assassins. After dispatching the would-be assassin, Daniel almost collapsed. According to the agriculture ministry, 584000 animals have been earmarked for destruction, but about half of them are still alive because there are not enough trained slaughtermen to despatch them. The film takes an unapologetic approach to revenge: Richard tortures each of his victims before killing them, making one dance like a puppet before dispatching him with cold calculation. That presented an inviting opportunity to Steven Thompson and the Scotland striker dispatched a low left-foot shot past Marshall. The quickest, cleanest way to despatch the lobsters is to kill them before cooking. Mrs Foy said she rang the police and asked them to send someone to dispatch the deer humanely. Arriving rangers had to dispatch two of the animals. If he tires of their company, he can quickly slit their throats or snap their necks, dispatching an opponent. I was beginning to wish the masked murderer would dispatch everyone who was still alive, including herself/himself, so that the movie could end. If a farmer fails to meet this deadline the animal is unable to leave the farm and is therefore not allowed to enter the foodchain dispatching many animals to death. Synonyms kill, put to death, do to death, do away with, put an end to, finish off, take the life of, end the life of noundəˈspætʃdəˈspaCH 1The sending of someone or something to a destination or for a purpose. 派遣；发送 a resolution authorizing the dispatch of a peacekeeping force 批准派遣维和部队的一项决议。 Example sentencesExamples The dispatch of French troops to Ituri is presented as the ‘first large-scale, independent European military operation.’ We are still suffering the effects of the late dispatch. The police dispatch centre phones you back, and sends the nearest available police vehicle to the scene, staying on the line with you to keep up to date on your situation. The Alliance's parliamentary leader, Jim Anderton, successfully insisted that the party's parliamentary caucus support the troop dispatch. If you have an interest into what really happened on the day, you can either read the unedited transcripts or download the audio dispatch transmissions. I would have thought the date of dispatch or date of posting. Merton council has apologised to all telephone callers who may have experienced difficulties in trying to get through to the council following the recent dispatch of more than 80,000 council tax bills. Earlier the court heard how a consignment of 22 packages of travellers cheques was delivered to Heathrow Airport in April 1999, ready for dispatch to New Delhi. Turkey withdrew its plan to send troops to help the U.S.-led rehabilitation work, Poland brought its forces home, while Japan has postponed its troop dispatch. The dispatch of U.N. peacekeepers to Liberia is the first real sign of progress in the search for peace in that war-torn country. It arrived in Alice Springs on October 9-that's 10 days after dispatch - and was promptly delivered to the wrong address. Cabinet-level approval of legislation that would authorize dispatch of Self-Defense Forces personnel could come as early as today. However, the government has been unable to forward its projected motion to the legislature due to a lack of consultations with the United States over the details for the troop dispatch. He still carries vivid memories of the bloodshed and terror of fighting in the cornfields of the French countryside - and the jubilation of his dispatch while lying in a hospital bed after being wounded. We recognise that prompt despatch is vital, particularly for repairs and emergency maintenance. The competent authorities in the Member States may permit the transporter or the owner of the products to provide a guarantee in place of that provided by the authorized warehouse keeper of dispatch. In this sense, the U.S. victory this time is expected to help ease the disputes over whether to comply with the Washington's request for an additional troop dispatch. Consider its hapless efforts to handle major national questions such as the troop dispatch to Iraq or the parliamentary ratification of the Korea-Chile free trade agreement. Synonyms sending, posting, mailing, shipping, transmittal, consignment 1.1 Speed in action. 迅速；利索 the situation might change, so he should proceed with dispatch 情况可能会变，所以他应该迅速行动。 Example sentencesExamples If the cargo has been taken with all reasonable despatch under those circumstances I think the obligation of the consignee has been fulfilled. He managed to negotiate unanimous consent agreements to limit debate, so that minor bills of importance to individual senators could be passed with dispatch. I think a healthy, strong society will move with dispatch to eliminate those individuals who perpetrate these kinds of outrages. Worse, their districts or specific duties to which they are assigned are so self-regulated, they dare not cross a street or act with dispatch if a crime is being committed outside their jurisdiction. But the same end could be achieved by less draconian means if the magistrates' courts were empowered to work faster so that those found guilty could be jailed with dispatch. Hanson brilliantly explains what took us so long - and why it would have been better to act with dispatch. That state enterprise is the Solid Waste Management Co Ltd, which was set up to permit action with more despatch and efficiency than regular government ministries. While the plaintiffs have the onus to proceed expeditiously and with dispatch in the prosecution of an action, this is not a case where the default has been intentional or contumelious. Sir Christopher said the overall impression in this case was of a child protection investigation conducted ‘with dispatch or perhaps undue haste’. Matthew Cotton shepherded the book through production with dispatch and tact, and Sarah Barrett's sharp editorial eye and sense of style saved me many errors. It must be clear and unambiguous that a life is required, with dispatch, of those who take a life. He reached to his left shoulder, his head tilting slightly to communicate with dispatch and demand a rush on a bus. They left England needing just 20 runs to win, which they did with dispatch! Mr Manning, please move with deliberate dispatch to take advantage of your trip and encourage the use of help in this vital area, but not only for ‘large farm’ projects. The people then, quite reasonably, expect the state to be able to handle this task - this task which it has created the necessity of - with dispatch. They did so with dispatch, in one question during direct examination of their client. This process must proceed with dispatch, without posturing, without grandstanding, without empty words. If the full committee approves it with dispatch, it will face Hurdle Two. She got to the heart of things with dispatch and great common sense, and she always wrapped her wisdom in humor. You will find that, on most ships, the staff is well accustomed to handling crowds and is skilled at moving passengers with dispatch and courtesy. Synonyms promptness, speed, speediness, swiftness, rapidity, quickness, briskness, haste, hastiness, hurriedness, urgency 2An official report on state or military affairs. 官方报告 in his battle dispatch he described the gunner's bravery 在他的战斗报告中，他记述了炮手的勇敢。 Example sentencesExamples Now he's considering retracing the steps of legendary Greek messenger Pheidippides, who carried dispatches from Athens to Sparta in the Battle of Marathon in 490 b.c. The pilots benefited from a great deal of on-the-job training, but the squadron's main contribution to the campaign entailed carrying dispatches and mail. As the battle unfolds, the following dispatch from Centcom is worth keeping in mind. I am told that many of these early military telegraphic dispatches survive in the War Department collection of the U.S. National Archives. In a dispatch written after the battle, Claiborne praised his soldiers' performance in battle, even those officers who had petitioned him to abort his planned attack on the town. In 1862, the Union Army constructed nearly 4,000 miles of telegraph lines that transmitted over one million military dispatches. He was mentioned in dispatches three times and had been promoted major by 1913. Earl Haig's war dispatches mention his exemplary service to King and country as a lieutenant colonel during the First World War. From an early age I could picture myself in a helmet and flak jacket, bringing the latest dispatches from far-flung battlefields as the tracer fire soars overhead. His official dispatch, written in 1945, was placed on the restricted list apparently because the Air Ministry took objection to it. It is building up a new squad of highly-trained birds able to handle confidential military dispatches. It could also be awarded to those who were mentioned in dispatches. Jon spent his morning reading dispatches from various regiments from the field. We find that Pyle's reporting style differed from that of most World War II correspondents, whose dispatches from Allied headquarters bear strong resemblance to those of the Pentagon press corps today. Synonyms communication, communiqué, bulletin, release, report, account, announcement, statement, missive, letter, epistle, message, instruction 2.1 A report sent in by a newspaper's correspondent from a faraway place. 新闻报道 Example sentencesExamples What follows is a set of dispatches - a memo, a letter, even some traditional articles - about five innovators that are figuring out what's selling in America. First, there's a dispatch from AP reporter Margie Mason, who took a trip up the Bay Hap river in August. Henry Tanner, a New York Times correspondent of two generations ago, caught the flavor of this in a dispatch he sent from the Congo in 1961. After describing the horrific devastation, the dispatch went on to describe the scenes in the hospital wards and what Dr Katsube had said. The best journalistic despatches always come from behind enemy lines. China had by the end of the year 289,000 ‘civilian organizations’ as they are called in this dispatch of the official Xinhua newswire. At least one young woman was believed to be seriously wounded, while others collapsed, clutching bullet and shrapnel injuries, according to a pooled despatch from Nick Parker of The Sun. British newspapers which could not afford their own correspondents used its dispatches. Thus each of my 17 chapters begins with a dateline, as if it were a journalistic dispatch. But nowhere in his 1,200-word dispatch does Janofsky discuss the spending spree the states indulged in during the economic boom. Journeying through Spain with Evelyn, he wrote regular dispatches for the Monitor, and a travel book, Marching Spain. Unsurprisingly, neither Anderson nor Mone were interviewed by BBC foreign correspondent Fergal Keane, whose frontline dispatch comes from Govan tonight. The Associated Press sent a dispatch out of Bangkok that they considered news. Did the military alter her other dispatches or was her non-questioning reporting exposing her own bias? The agency, in a dispatch from Pyongyang, said Russian and North Korean officials have already concluded a draft joint declaration that reportedly contains a broad range of issues. An undeniably dogged reporter, Halligan is nonetheless best known for her relentless determination to deliver every dispatch as though it were breaking news of imminent Armageddon. The following is Sarah's first euphoric dispatch from down under… John Reed definitely was an artist, a great journalist, sending dispatches from his travels with Pancho Villa. His first dispatch describes his training in a localized use of adobe in a small hamlet. Synonyms written message, message, written communication, communication, note, line, missive, epistle, report, bulletin 3The killing of someone or something. 杀死；除掉 the legendary dispatch of villains by a hero Example sentencesExamples The entry of Michael Corleone into the family business, the transition of power from his father, the ruthless dispatch of his enemies - all of this is told with an assurance that is simply outstanding. As soon as hounds do get close to a glycogen depleted deer, it is very unlikely to escape and its despatch is generally prompt. Where shotguns are used, particularly with gun packs, terriers are essential to ensure the dispatch of wounded foxes. She received a letter from Sir Anthony Babington, asking for her to approve "the dispatch of the usurping Competitor" in other words, the assassination of Elizabeth. Synonyms killing, slaughter, massacre, destruction, extermination, elimination, liquidation Origin Early 16th century: from Italian dispacciare or Spanish despachar ‘expedite’, from dis-, des- (expressing reversal) + the base of Italian impacciare, Spanish empachar ‘hinder’.
随便看	face fits face flannel face flannels face fly face fungus face glass face glove face guard face hammer face-harden face-hardened face joint face knocker face lathe faceless facelessness facelessness facelift face-lift face-lifter face-lifting facelifts face-lifts face-line facellite