delivery
noun uk/dɪˈlɪv.ər.i/ us/dɪˈlɪv.ɚ.i/
(LETTERS, ETC.)
B1 [ C or U ]运送，递送，投递
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. 我们每天会接收到两次邮件。
You can pay for the carpet on delivery (= when it is delivered). 地毯可以货到付款。
We expect to take delivery of (= receive) our new car next week. 我们预计下周能拿到新车。
a delivery van 小货车
- More 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.
(GIVING)
[ S ]演讲风格（或方式）;表演风格（或方式）
the way in which someone speaks in public
the actor's delivery 演员的表演风格
[ C or U ]（板球、棒球等运动中的）投球
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. 那是汤姆森投出的一个好球。
The pitcher is famous for the speed of his delivery. 那个投手以投球速度快而闻名。
(BIRTH)
[ C ]分娩
a birth