
ordre
词源
源自拉丁语 'ordo',意为'行、列、顺序',通过古法语 'ordre' 进入英语。
noun
❶ 指事物按照特定规则或逻辑排列的状态或方式,常用于描述整齐、有条理的情况。
“She likes to keep her books in perfect order.”
(她喜欢把书摆放得整整齐齐。)
“The teacher asked the students to line up in order of height.”
(老师让学生们按身高顺序排队。)
❶ 指权威人士或机构下达的正式指令或命令,通常需要被遵守或执行。
“The general gave the order to attack.”
(将军下达了进攻的命令。)
“The doctor wrote an order for new medication.”
(医生开了新药的处方。)
verb
❶ 指通过正式方式要求或请求某物,常用于商业交易或点餐等场景。
“I ordered a pizza for dinner.”
(我点了一个披萨当晚餐。)
“She ordered a new book online.”
(她在网上订购了一本新书。)
❶ 指权威人士正式指示或命令某人做某事,带有强制性。
“The judge ordered him to pay a fine.”
(法官命令他支付罚款。)
“The officer ordered the troops to advance.”
(军官命令部队前进。)
常见短语
in order to — 表示为了达到某个目的或目标,后面接动词原形。
“She studied hard in order to pass the exam.”
(她努力学习以便通过考试。)
out of order — 指机器或设备不能正常工作,或指行为不符合规定。
“The elevator is out of order today.”
(今天电梯坏了。)
order around — 指对某人发号施令,常带有负面含义。
“He doesn't like being ordered around by his boss.”
(他不喜欢被老板呼来喝去。)