词组 | order |
释义 | noun | verb order1 /ˈɔːdə $ ˈɔːrdər/ noun 1. an arrangement of things, so that one thing is first, another thing is second etcadjectivesthe right/correct order Of course, the notes must be played in the right order.the wrong order The pages had been put in the wrong order.the same order He always closed the windows in the same order.reverse order They announced the results in reverse order, starting with the last.alphabetical order List the names in alphabetical order.numerical order The dogs are given numbers, and stand in numerical order while the judge looks at them.chronological order (=the order that things happened in time) The paintings are arranged in chronological order.ascending/descending order (=with the lowest or highest number first) The films are ranked in ascending order of profitability.a logical order Put the events of the story into a logical order.random order (=not arranged according to any principle) The chocolate samples were presented to the tasters in random order.no particular order Here are my ten favourite books, in no particular order.prepositionsin order (=one after another, in the right order) It is important to read the stories in order.phrasesput/arrange things in order Decide what points you want to talk about, and put them in order.list/rank things in order The candidates are listed in order of preference.in order of importance/priority/preference etc The country’s main exports were, in order of importance, coffee, sugar, and soya beans.2. an instruction to do something that is given by someone in authorityverbsgive/issue an order Do not fire until I give the order.obey an order He refused to obey this order.follow orders/carry out orders (=obey them) The men argued that they had only been following orders.take orders from sb (=be given orders by them and obey them) I don’t take orders from you!disobey/ignore an order Anyone who disobeys these orders will be severely punished.have orders to do sth The soldiers had orders to shoot anyone on the streets after 10 o’clock.get/receive an order The general says he received no order to withdraw.a court makes an order The court made an order for the child to be taken away from its parents for his own protection.adjectivesa direct order (=a clear order) What happens to a soldier who disobeys a direct order?strict orders The guards had strict orders not to allow anyone into the building.an executive order (=an order from a president) President Grant issued an executive order establishing a reservation for the Indians.nouns + ordera court order (=when a judge in a court says you must do something) Now they’re faced with a court order that could force them to leave.doctor’s orders She was to rest as much as possible, on doctor’s orders.prepositionsan order from sb He disobeyed an order from his commanding officer.on sb’s orders The road was constructed on the orders of Mussolini in 1931–32.by order of sb He was released from prison by order of the court.be under orders to do sth They are under orders not to reveal the identities of their clients.3. a request by a customer for something to be suppliedverbsplace/put in an order They placed an order for over a thousand tiles.cancel your order The airline has cancelled its order for the plane.get/receive sb’s order Your DVDs will be mailed to you on the day we receive your order.take sb’s order (=write down what a customer in a restaurant wants) The waiter came to take our order.fill/meet an order (=supply what someone wants) The company does not have enough stock to fill the order.win an order The company has just won a large order.lose/forget sb’s order I hope they haven’t lost our order.adjectivesa big/large order We have just had a big order from a Japanese company.order + nounsan order form Make sure that you write your address clearly on the order form.a company’s order books (=a record of orders a company has received) The company’s order books are full.prepositionsan order for sth In May I placed an order for an expensive guitar.on order (=asked for, but not yet received) Two new ships are on order.phrasesmake/supply sth to order (=produce something when asked for it by a customer) Special sizes of bed can be made to order.4. a situation in which rules are obeyed and people behave wellverbskeep/maintain order also preserve order The police tried to keep order.restore order When rioting started, troops were sent in to restore order.threaten order He said the violent demonstrations threatened public order.adjectivespublic order These measures are necessary to maintain public order.phraseslaw and order The forces of law and order are there to protect citizens.a breakdown of order The government was concerned that there would be a breakdown of order.a threat to order These gangs pose a threat to public order.keep sb in order Some teachers find it hard to keep teenagers in order. noun | verb order2 /ˈɔːdə $ ˈɔːrdər/ verb 1. to tell someone that they must do something, especially using your official power or authority: The court ordered his release from prison. “Stay right there,” she ordered. The soldiers were ordered back to their units.GrammarYou usually order someone to do something: Tom was ordered to pay £300 as compensation. | Her doctor had ordered her to rest for a week.You can also order that something (should) be done: He ordered that the house be sold. | They ordered that the money should be given to charity.THESAURUS: order tell sb to do sth to say to someone that they must do something: The head teacher told me to wait outside her office. | Stop telling me what to do! give orders/instructions to tell someone exactly what they must do: The police chief gave orders to shoot. | The doctor gave instructions that she should rest as much as possible. command used about a high-ranking person such as a general, captain, or king ordering someone to do something: The general commanded the troops to fall back. | They believe that the Lord has commanded them to do this. instruct formal to tell someone to do something, especially when you tell them exactly how it should be done: The architect was instructed to keep the plans simple. | She took three tablets every day, as instructed by her doctor. direct to give someone an official or legal order to do something: The judge directed the jury to find her not guilty. subpoena to officially order someone to appear in a court of law in order to answer questions: Another three of the president’s advisers were subpoenaed.2. to ask for someone to bring or send you something: He ordered some more wine. I need to order a new part for the washing machine. |
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