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sending

UK //ˈsendɪŋ//US //ˈsendɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'senden',与古英语 'sendan' 同源,意为‘派遣’或‘发送’。

verb

❶ 指通过某种方式将物品、信息或人从一个地方传递或运送到另一个地方的行为。

“She is sending a package to her friend overseas.”

(她正在给海外的朋友寄一个包裹。)

“He sent an email to confirm the meeting time.”

(他发了一封邮件确认会议时间。)

❶ 指通过电子或通信手段传递信息或信号的行为。

“The device is sending data to the central server.”

(设备正在向中央服务器发送数据。)

“She is sending a text message to her colleague.”

(她正在给同事发短信。)

同义词:dispatching, transmitting, forwarding, delivering, shipping

常见短语

sending off — 指在体育比赛中裁判员将球员罚下场的行为,或因其他原因送别某人。

“The referee is sending off the player for a foul.”

(裁判因犯规将球员罚下场。)

sending out — 指分发或发出某物,如邀请函、信号或货物等。

“The company is sending out samples to potential customers.”

(公司正在向潜在客户寄送样品。)