
orders
词源
源自中古英语 'ordre',来自古法语 'ordre',最终源自拉丁语 'ordo',意为'行、列、顺序'。
noun
❶ 指上级或权威机构下达的正式指令或要求,通常需要被遵守或执行。
“The general gave strict orders to his troops.”
(将军向他的部队下达了严格的命令。)
“She refused to follow the doctor's orders.”
(她拒绝遵从医生的嘱咐。)
❶ 指顾客购买商品或服务的请求,通常涉及支付和交付安排。
“We received over 100 orders for the new product.”
(我们收到了100多份新产品的订单。)
“She placed an order for two books online.”
(她在网上订购了两本书。)
verb
❶ 以权威方式要求某人做某事,或正式请求商品或服务。
“The teacher ordered the students to be quiet.”
(老师命令学生们保持安静。)
“He ordered a coffee and a sandwich.”
(他点了一杯咖啡和一个三明治。)
常见短语
in order to — 表示为了达到某个目的或目标,通常用于说明采取行动的原因。
“She studied hard in order to pass the exam.”
(她努力学习是为了通过考试。)
out of order — 指机器或设备不能正常工作,或指行为不符合规定或礼仪。
“The elevator is out of order, so we have to take the stairs.”
(电梯坏了,我们只能走楼梯。)
by order of — 表示根据某个权威人士或机构的指令行事。
“The park was closed by order of the mayor.”
(公园根据市长的命令关闭了。)