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dispensing

UK //dɪˈspensɪŋ//US //dɪˈspensɪŋ//

词源

源自拉丁语 'dispensare',意为‘分配’或‘管理’,经古法语 'despenser' 进入英语。

verb

❶ 分发或提供某物,尤指按特定数量或方式给予,常用于医疗、药品或服务领域。

“The pharmacist is dispensing the prescribed medication.”

(药剂师正在按处方配发药物。)

“The machine dispenses coffee with just a push of a button.”

(这台机器只需按一下按钮就能提供咖啡。)

❶ 免除或豁免某事,如责任或义务,通常用于正式或法律语境。

“The judge dispensed with the usual formalities to speed up the process.”

(法官免除了常规程序以加快进程。)

“The new policy dispenses companies from certain tax obligations.”

(新政策免除了公司的某些纳税义务。)

同义词:distributing, providing, issuing, administering, supplying

常见短语

dispensing with — 表示免除或不需要某事物,常用于正式或简化流程的语境。

“The meeting was efficient, dispensing with unnecessary introductions.”

(会议很高效,省去了不必要的介绍环节。)