dispense

• 动词，表示分配、分发或提供某物，尤其指以正式或有条理的方式进行；也指按剂量配发药物或按需提供。

A verb used to indicate the act of distributing, providing, or giving out something, especially in a formal or systematic way.

1. Distribute or provideB2formal

   To give out or supply something, especially in a formal or official way.

   分配

   • The pharmacist dispensed the prescribed medication.
   • The charity dispensed food and clothing to the homeless.
   • The vending machine dispenses snacks and drinks.

   同义词administerallocateallotdistributegive outhand outissueprovidesupply

   反义词collectgatherhoardkeepretainwithhold

2. Administer or applyB2formal

   To apply or carry out something, such as justice or a rule.

   执行

   • The judge dispensed justice fairly in the courtroom.
   • The committee dispensed the rules without exception.
   • He dispensed advice to all who asked.

   同义词administerapplycarry outenforceexecuteimplementmete out

   反义词denykeepretainwithhold

3. Do without (dispense with)B2formal

   To get rid of or not use something because it is unnecessary.

   免除

   • We can dispense with the formalities and start the meeting.
   • She decided to dispense with the old furniture.
   • The new system dispenses with the need for paper records.

   同义词abandondropeliminateforgoget rid ofgive upomitrelinquishremoveskipwaive

   反义词adoptemploykeepneedrequireretainuseutilize

短语动词变体dispense with