The Open Dictionary

cancel

动词

UK/ˈkæn.sᵊl/
US/ˈkæn.sᵊl/

定义 cancel 动词

  1. B1Transitive(及物动词)Intransitive(不及物动词)

    To decide that a planned event will not take place, or to discontinue an order for goods or services.

    取消；作废

    • Due to the severe weather, they had to cancel tomorrow’s picnic.

      由于恶劣的天气，他们不得不取消明天的野餐。

    • She had to cancel her appointment because she was sick.

      她因为生病不得不取消她的预约。

    • They were stranded at the airport due to recent flight cancellations.

      由于最近的航班取消，他们被困在了机场。

  2. Transitive(及物动词)

    To mark a postage stamp to indicate it has been used and cannot be reused.

    （在邮票上）盖销；注销

片语动词 cancel

  • cancel something out

    to neutralize the impact of one element by introducing another with an opposing effect.

    抵消；互相抵消

    • In this adjustment, the increased costs almost canceled out the gains in revenue.

    在这项调整中，增加的成本几乎抵消了收入的增长。