dispatch
/dɪˈspætʃ/ (bre, ipa) · /dɪˈspætʃ/ (ame, ipa) · /di-ˈspach/ (ame, mw)
dispatch — 動詞
1. to officially send a person, item, or message to a destination, usually for a pa
派遣；發送
為特定任務或目的派遣人員或運送物品
to officially send a person, item, or message to a destination, usually for a particular mission, task, or purpose
The company dispatched a team of engineers to the factory in Jakarta.
公司派遣了一組工程師到雅加達的工廠。
dispatch + noun phrase + to + place
Salma dispatched the package by express courier on Monday morning.
Salma 在星期一早上用快遞寄出了包裹。
A rescue helicopter was dispatched to the site of the accident within minutes.
一架救援直升機在幾分鐘內被派往事發地點。
The embassy dispatched an urgent warning to all citizens in the region.
大使館向該地區的所有公民發出了緊急警告。
The manager dispatched a memo to every department before the meeting.
經理在會議前向每個部門發送了備忘錄。
文法句型
dispatch + someone/something + to + place/person
be dispatched + to-infinitive
用法筆記
Frequently used in logistics, emergency services, and official communication. Unlike general 'send', dispatch emphasises speed, purpose, and often a formal or organised process.
常見錯誤
2. to end the life of a person or animal swiftly and decisively, often to prevent s
處決；了結
快速且果斷地結束生命（人或動物）
to end the life of a person or animal swiftly and decisively, often to prevent suffering or as part of a duty
The vet decided it was kinder to dispatch the injured horse with a single injection.
獸醫認為用一針讓那匹受傷的馬安樂死是比較人道的做法。
dispatch + animal + to end suffering
In the novel, the spy dispatched his target with a silent and practiced movement.
在小說中，那名間諜以無聲而熟練的動作解決了目標。
Théo dispatched the wounded bird quickly to end its suffering.
Théo 迅速結束了那隻受傷小鳥的痛苦。
Farmers sometimes dispatch old or sick livestock to prevent further pain.
農夫有時會殺死老病牲畜，防止牠們繼續受苦。
文法句型
dispatch + noun phrase (person or animal)
用法筆記
When used for animals, it commonly describes humane euthanasia. When used for people, the tone is formal, literary, or euphemistic — not appropriate for everyday conversation.
常見錯誤
3. to complete a task, settle a matter, or remove an obstacle rapidly and thoroughl
迅速處理
快速且徹底地完成任務或處理事務
to complete a task, settle a matter, or remove an obstacle rapidly and thoroughly
The committee dispatched the agenda items in under an hour.
委員會在一小時內迅速處理完了所有議程項目。
dispatch + noun phrase for completing tasks
Dewi dispatched her household chores before noon so she could enjoy the afternoon.
Dewi 在中午前快速做完了家務，這樣下午就可以好好休息。
The team dispatched the technical problems one after another.
團隊一個接一個地快速解決了技術問題。
The lawyer dispatched the remaining paperwork before the court recessed.
律師在法院休庭前迅速處理完了剩餘的文件。
The chess champion dispatched her opponent in just fifteen moves.
那位西洋棋冠軍僅僅花了十五步就擊敗了她的對手。
- handle
general term for dealing with something; dispatch adds speed
- finish
complete something; dispatch emphasises doing it quickly
- dispose of
get rid of something; overlaps with dispatch when removal is involved
- settle
resolve a matter; often used for disputes or business
文法句型
dispatch + noun phrase (task, business, matter, opponent)
用法筆記
This sense covers a broad range: finishing tasks, dealing with correspondence, defeating opponents in sports or games, and getting rid of unwanted items. The common thread is speed and completeness.
常見錯誤
dispatch — 名詞
1. the process or act of sending a person or thing to a destination
發送；派遣
將人或物品送往某處的行動或過程
the process or act of sending a person or thing to a destination
The dispatch of the medical supplies was delayed by bad weather.
醫療物資的運送因天氣惡劣而延遲了。
dispatch of + goods
The manager approved the dispatch of two trucks to the warehouse.
經理批准將兩輛卡車派往倉庫。
Customers can track their order after dispatch through the online portal.
顧客可以在出貨後透過線上系統追蹤訂單。
The dispatch of troops to the border area began at dawn.
部隊在黎明時分開始向邊境地區調動。
- sending
the everyday equivalent; dispatch is more formal
- shipment
specifically for goods being transported
- forwarding
used for mail or messages passed along
- receipt
the act of receiving what was sent
文法句型
the dispatch of + noun phrase
after dispatch
by dispatch
用法筆記
Uncountable noun — no plural form. Often used in logistics, shipping, and military contexts to refer to the sending process itself, not an individual item sent.
2. an official message, report, or news story sent quickly, especially about milita
快報；公文
快速傳送的官方訊息或新聞報導
an official message, report, or news story sent quickly, especially about military, political, or foreign affairs
The general received a dispatch from the front line late at night.
將軍在深夜收到了來自前線的軍情報告。
military dispatch from [location]
Ryo read the correspondent's dispatch about the peace talks in the morning paper.
Ryo 在早報上讀到了那位記者發回的關於和平會談的報導。
A diplomatic dispatch warned the embassy of the approaching political crisis.
一份外交電報警告大使館即將來臨的政治危機。
The war correspondent filed a dispatch describing the situation in the capital.
戰地記者發回了一則描述首都局勢的快報。
- report
a broader term; a dispatch is a report sent quickly from the field
- bulletin
a brief, timely news announcement
- communiqué
formal, used for official government or military announcements
文法句型
a dispatch from + place/person
file a dispatch
receive a dispatch
用法筆記
Countable noun — you can say 'a dispatch', 'two dispatches'. In journalism, it refers to a report sent by a correspondent from a remote or dangerous location.
常見錯誤
3. official recognition of a soldier's bravery or meritorious service, recorded in
戰報表揚
在軍事報告中正式表彰英勇行為
official recognition of a soldier's bravery or meritorious service, recorded in a military report sent to command
Corporal Ramón was mentioned in dispatches for his courage under fire.
Ramón 下士因在槍林彈雨中表現英勇而受到戰報表揚。
fixed phrase: mentioned in dispatches
Her grandfather's name appeared in the dispatches from the Burma campaign.
她祖父的名字出現在緬甸戰役的戰報中。
Three soldiers were mentioned in dispatches after the rescue mission.
三名士兵在救援任務後被列入戰報表揚名單。
Several officers were mentioned in dispatches following the border conflict.
幾名軍官在邊境衝突後受到戰報表揚。
文法句型
mentioned in dispatches
be mentioned in dispatches
用法筆記
Almost exclusively used in the fixed expression 'mentioned in dispatches' (or 'mentioned in despatches' in British English). It is a formal honour and often appears in military records or biographies.
4. the quality of acting or dealing with matters quickly and efficiently
迅速；高效率
行動或處理事務的快速與效率
the quality of acting or dealing with matters quickly and efficiently
The team completed the project with impressive dispatch.
團隊以令人印象深刻的速度完成了專案。
with [adjective] dispatch
The matter was settled with all possible dispatch.
這件事已以最快的速度處理完畢。
The new manager handled every customer complaint with remarkable dispatch.
那位新主管以極高的效率處理了每位客戶的投訴。
The restaurant staff worked with remarkable dispatch during the lunch rush.
餐廳員工在午餐尖峰時段以驚人的效率工作。
- speed
focuses on how fast; dispatch also includes efficiency
- efficiency
doing things well with minimal waste; dispatch adds speed
- promptness
being on time or quick to act
文法句型
with dispatch
with all possible dispatch
with remarkable dispatch
用法筆記
Uncountable — no plural. Used in formal writing and business contexts, almost always in the pattern 'with + (adjective) + dispatch'. Not used in everyday informal speech.