countermand

英 [,kaʊntə'mɑːnd] 美 ['kaʊntɚmænd]
  • n. 取消;反对命令
  • vt. 取消,撤消;下反对命令召回

中文词源


countermand 抵消

counter-, 相反。-mand, 命令,见mandate.

英文词源


countermand (v.)
early 15c., from Old French contremander "reverse an order or command" (13c.), from contre- "against" (see contra-) + mander, from Latin mandare "to order" (see mandate (n.)). Related: Countermanded; countermanding.

双语例句


1. I can't countermand an order Winger's given.
我无法撤销温格下达的命令。

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2. EXMP : The general countermand the orders issued in his absence.
将军撤销了他不在时所发布的命令.

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3. Please countermand our order for same.
对上述订单,请取消.

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4. The countermand of a cheque only takes effect after the expiration oflimit of time for presentment.
撤销支票付款的委托,仅于提示期限满后行之,始为有效.

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5. I have now to countermand that order, in consequence of the receipting of the letter this morning.
由于今日上午才收到来函,现在只好取消那份订单.

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