The Open Dictionary

dispense

動詞

UK/dɪˈspens/
US/dɪˈspens/

定義 dispense 動詞

  1. Transitive(及物动词)

    To distribute or provide items, particularly goods, services, or sums of money.

    分发；配发；提供；供应

    • The company is responsible for dispensing promotional materials at community events.

      公司负责在社区活动中分发宣传材料。

    • Vending machines can dispense a variety of beverages and snacks.

      自动贩卖机可以提供各种饮料和零食。

    • The school will dispense free lunches to students in need.

      学校将向有需要的学生提供免费午餐。

  2. Transitive(及物动词)

    To prepare and provide medicine according to a prescription.

    配药；调剂（药品）

    • The pharmacist is responsible for dispensing medicines according to the doctor's instructions.

      药剂师负责根据医生的指示配药。

    • He needs to go to the pharmacy to have his medication dispensed.

      他需要去药房拿他的药。

    • The hospital's pharmacy can dispense medications for admitted patients.

      医院的药房可以为住院病人配药。

片語動詞 dispense

  • dispense with something/someone

    to eliminate or cease using something or someone deemed unnecessary

    免去；废止；不再使用；省略

    • In the new budget, we decided to dispense with unnecessary expenses.

    在新的预算中，我们决定取消不必要的开支。