vt.

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

   他將報導發送給他的報紙。

   He dispatched an experienced worker to repair the damage.

   他派一個有經驗的工人去修理損壞的地方。

2. 迅速處理，迅速了結；匆匆吃完
   He dispatched the job in three days' time.

   他用三天時間迅速做完這一工作。

3. 【婉】殺死

n.

1. 派遣，發送[U]
2. （公文）急件；快信[C]
3. 新聞稿，快電[C]
   He couldn't quite believe the dispatch sent by his reporter.

   他不敢相信他的記者發來的報導。

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

   我們必須迅速行動。

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.