单词 | delivery |
释义 | delivery —delivery /dɪˈlɪv.ər.i/ aep /-ɚ-/ noun (GIVING) F0 [S] the way in which someone speaks in public: » the actor's deliveryThesaurus+: ↑Ways of speakingF0 [C or U] in some sports, such as cricket or baseball, the act of throwing the ball towards the person with the bat, in order for that person to try to hit the ball: » That was a good delivery from Thompson.» The pitcher is famous for the speed of his delivery.Thesaurus+: ↑Cricket , ↑General terms used in ball sportsnoun [C or U] (LETTERS, ETC.) ► B1 the act of taking goods, letters, parcels, etc. to people's houses or places of work: » We get two deliveries of mail (= it is delivered twice) a day.» You can pay for the carpet on delivery (= when it is delivered).» We expect to take delivery of (= receive) our new car next week.» a delivery vanThesaurus+: ↑Transferring and transporting objectsThesaurus+: ↑The postal system• • • Extra Examples:» You have to allow for a time lag between order and delivery.» Our head office will liaise with the suppliers to ensure delivery.» Please send this letter by express delivery.» $200 is payable immediately with a further $100 payable on delivery.» They've decided to hold all future deliveries until the invoice has been paid.noun [C] (BIRTH) ► F0 a birthThesaurus+: ↑Birth , ↑Pregnancy |
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