Dispense with
US /dɪˈspɛns wɪð/
UK /dɪˈspɛns wɪð/
短语动词
1.
免去, 省去
to get rid of or stop using something
示例:
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We can probably dispense with the formalities.
我们大概可以免去这些繁文缛节。
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Let's dispense with the pleasantries and get straight to business.
我们免去客套话，直接谈正事吧。
2.
免除, 豁免
to allow someone to not have to do something
示例:
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The teacher decided to dispense with the usual homework for the holidays.
老师决定免除假期期间的常规作业。
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Due to the emergency, we had to dispense with some safety protocols.
由于紧急情况，我们不得不免除一些安全协议。