vt.

1. 派遣；发送；快递[（+to）]
   He dispatched the report to his newspaper.

   他将报导发送给他的报纸。

   He dispatched an experienced worker to repair the damage.

   他派一个有经验的工人去修理损坏的地方。

2. 迅速处理，迅速了结；匆匆吃完
   He dispatched the job in three days' time.

   他用三天时间迅速做完这一工作。

3. 【婉】杀死

n.

1. 派遣，发送[U]
2. （公文）急件；快信[C]
3. 新闻稿，快电[C]
   He couldn't quite believe the dispatch sent by his reporter.

   他不敢相信他的记者发来的报导。

4. 杀死[U]
5. 迅速，急速[U]
   We must act with dispatch.

   我们必须迅速行动。

v.

1. send off to a destination or for a purpose.
2. deal with (a task or problem) quickly and efficiently.
3. kill.

n.

1. an instance of dispatching.
2. an official report on state or military affairs.
   ▸a report sent in from abroad by a journalist.
3. promptness and efficiency:
   he should proceed with dispatch.