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courier

UK //ˈkʊr.i.ər//US //ˈkɝː.i.ɚ//

词源

源自中古法语 'coureur'(奔跑者),最终来自拉丁语 'currere'(跑),与动词 'to course' 同源。14世纪进入英语,最初指快速传递消息的信使。

noun

❶ 指专门负责递送信件、包裹或重要物品的人员,通常为快递公司或专业服务机构工作。

“The courier delivered the package to my office this morning.”

(快递员今天早上把包裹送到了我的办公室。)

“We need to send these documents by courier to ensure they arrive on time.”

(我们需要用快递寄送这些文件以确保准时送达。)

❶ 在旅游领域指随团陪同并提供服务的专业导游人员,负责协调行程和解决突发问题。

“Our tour courier explained the history of each monument in detail.”

(我们的随团导游详细讲解了每个古迹的历史。)

“The courier arranged alternative accommodation when our hotel was overbooked.”

(当酒店超订时,导游安排了替代住宿。)

同义词:messenger, delivery person, dispatch rider, tour guide, escort

verb

❶ 通过专业快递服务发送物品,强调快速和安全的运输方式。

“We'll courier the contract to you for signature by tomorrow.”

(我们将通过快递明天把合同寄给您签署。)

“The lab samples were couriered to the research center under temperature control.”

(实验室样本在温控条件下被快递至研究中心。)

同义词:dispatch, express mail, send urgently

常见短语

courier service — 专门提供快速文件物品递送服务的商业机构,通常比普通邮政更快捷可靠。

“The law firm uses a premium courier service for time-sensitive legal documents.”

(这家律师事务所对时效性强的法律文件使用高端快递服务。)

by courier — 通过快递方式寄送,强调运输方式的专业性和速度。

“Your passport will be returned to you by courier within two working days.”

(您的护照将在两个工作日内通过快递寄回。)