desp

IPA/dˈɛsp/
IPA/dˈɛsp/

desp — noun

1. a written abbreviation for 'despatch' (British spelling of 'dispatch'), meaning

1.名詞B2
釋義

a written abbreviation for 'despatch' (British spelling of 'dispatch'), meaning the sending of goods, messages, or people, or an official military or government communication — used in business and shipping documents

例句

Please quote our desp. no. 4129 on all shipping forms for the export order.

desp. + number (order reference on forms)

The warehouse manager checked the desp. date before loading the crates onto the lorry.

desp. + date (shipping deadline)

同義詞
  • dispatch

    the standard American English spelling of the same word; also the more common spelling worldwide

文法句型

desp. + number (order / reference)

desp. + date (shipping deadline)

用法筆記

Always used in writing. In speech, the full word 'despatch' (British) or 'dispatch' (American) is spoken. Common in shipping notes, invoices, railway schedules, and military records. Often followed by a full stop (desp.) in formal writing.

常見錯誤

❌The desp will arrive on Monday.
✅The despatch will arrive on Monday.
💡'desp' is only an abbreviation in writing; use the full word in complete sentences.
❌Check the desp number for updates.
✅Check the desp. number for updates.
💡When writing the abbreviation, include a full stop after 'desp' in formal British English.