单词 | deliver |
释义 | deliver —deliverer, n. /di liv"euhr/, v.t. 1. to carry and turn over (letters, goods, etc.) to the intended recipient or recipients: to deliver mail; to deliver a package. 2. to give into another's possession or keeping; surrender: to deliver a prisoner to the police; to deliver a bond. 3. to bring (votes) to the support of a candidate or a cause. 4. to give forth in words; utter or pronounce: to deliver a verdict; to deliver a speech. 5. to give forth or emit: The oil well delivers 500 barrels a day. 6. to strike or throw: to deliver a blow. 7. to set free or liberate: The Israelites were delivered from bondage. 8. to release or save: Deliver me from such tiresome people! 9. to assist (a female) in bringing forth young: The doctor delivered her of twins. 10. to assist at the birth of: The doctor delivered the baby. 11. to give birth to: She delivered twins at 4 A.M. 12. to disburden (oneself) of thoughts, opinions, etc. 13. to make known; assert. v.i. 14. to give birth. 15. to provide a delivery service for goods and products: The store delivers free of charge. 16. to do or carry out as promised: an ad agency known for delivering when a successful campaign is needed. adj. 17. Archaic. agile; quick. [1175-1225; ME delivren < OF delivrer < LL deliberare to set free, equiv. to de- DE- + liberare to LIBERATE] Syn. 1. hand over, transfer, cede, yield. 4. communicate, announce, proclaim, publish. 7. emancipate, release. 8. redeem, rescue. Ant. 7. confine. |
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