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shipments

UK //ˈʃɪpmənts//US //ˈʃɪpmənts//

词源

源自动词ship(运输)加名词后缀-ment,最早记录于15世纪,与古英语scip(船)同源。

noun

❶ 指通过运输工具(如船、飞机、卡车等)发送或运送的货物,通常用于商业物流或贸易场景中。

“The company received three large shipments of raw materials this week.”

(该公司本周收到了三批大宗原材料货物。)

“All international shipments must pass through customs inspection.”

(所有国际运输的货物都必须通过海关检查。)

同义词:deliveries, consignments, cargo

常见短语

bulk shipments — 指大批量集中运输的货物,通常适用于大宗商品或工业原料的物流方式。

“The steel mill prefers bulk shipments to reduce transportation costs.”

(钢厂倾向于采用大宗运输以降低物流成本。)

express shipments — 加急运输服务,强调比普通物流更快的送达速度,通常需要支付额外费用。

“We chose express shipments to ensure the medical supplies arrive within 24 hours.”

(我们选择加急运输以确保医疗物资在24小时内送达。)