countermand
US /ˌkaʊn.t̬ɚˈmænd/
UK /ˌkaʊn.təˈmɑːnd/
動詞
撤銷, 取消
to revoke or cancel (a command or order)
範例:
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The general decided to countermand the order to advance.
將軍決定撤銷前進的命令。
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The manager had to countermand the previous instructions due to new information.
由於新資訊，經理不得不撤銷先前的指示。
名詞
撤銷命令, 取消
an order revoking a previous one
範例:
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The general issued a countermand to his troops.
將軍向他的部隊發出了撤銷命令。
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There was a countermand on the delivery, so the package was not sent.
由於有撤銷命令，包裹沒有寄出。