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ordre

UK //ˈɔːdər//US //ˈɔːrdər//

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。)

同义词:arrangement, command, instruction, sequence

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。)

同义词:request, command, direct, instruct

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。)