order
noun
verb
ˈɔːdə noun
1
FOR A PURPOSE
为了某一目的
a. for the purpose of doing something b. so that something can happen or so that someone can do something [正式] 为了，以便 formal
Samuel trained every day in order to improve his performance.
塞缪尔为了提高自己的成绩天天训练。
In order to understand how the human body works, you need to have some knowledge of chemistry.
为了了解人体是如何工作的，你需要掌握一些化学知识。
Sunlight is needed in order for the process of photosynthesis to take place in plants.
植物需要阳光来进行光合作用。
2
ARRANGEMENT
安排
the way that things or events are arranged in relation to each other, for example showing whether something is first, second, third etc 顺序，次序; C,U
in (…) order
The photographs can be viewed in any order.
这些照片可以按任何次序观看。
Make a list of what you have to do, and put them in order with the most important at the top.
把你必须做的事情列一份清单，并按顺序把最重要的事列在最前面。
in order of importance/priority/preference etc
Students learn the verbs in order of difficulty.
学生按难易程度来学这些动词。
do sth in order (do things one after another, according to a plan) 依次做某事
Then they call out our names in order and we answer yes or no.
随后，他们依次点我们的名字，我们则回答到与否。
Your paragraphs are not arranged in a logical order .
你的文章段落没有按逻辑顺序排列。
My files are in alphabetical order .
我的文档是按照字母顺序排列的。
in the right/correct order
Replace all the pieces in the correct order.
按照正确的顺序把所有的零部件换下来。
out of order/in the wrong order
Be careful not to get the cards in the wrong order.
当心别把卡片的顺序弄错了。
He always shaves his face in the same order , right side, then left.
他总是按同样的顺序来剃须: 先剃右面，再剃左面。
in reverse order
in descending/ascending order (starting with the highest or lowest number) 按递降/递升的顺序
The leaflet gives details of all the hotels in the area in descending order of price.
这份传单按价格递降的顺序提供了当地所有旅馆的详细介绍。
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INSTRUCTION
指示
an instruction to do something that is given by someone in authority 命令; 指示 C usually plural 一般用复数
4
CONTROLLED SITUATION
被控制的局势
a situation in which rules are obeyed and authority is respected 秩序，治安 U
the breakdown of law and order
治安陷入瘫痪
The riots are a threat to public order .
暴乱对公共秩序构成了威胁。
keep order/keep sb in order (stop people from behaving badly) 维持秩序/迫使某人遵守秩序
The physics teacher couldn’t keep order in any class.
这位物理教师根本就维持不好课堂秩序。
She had trouble keeping her teenage sons in order.
她管不住自己那几个十几岁大的儿子。
The army was called in to restore order.
军队奉召来恢复秩序。
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WELL-ORGANIZED STATE
秩序良好的状态
a situation in which everything is controlled, well organized, and correctly arranged 井然有序，整齐 U
Let’s have some order in here.
我们把这里整理一下吧。
You need to put your financial affairs in order .
你要安排好自己财务上的事。
She keeps her room in good order .
她把自己的房间弄得很整洁。
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FOR FOOD OR DRINK
购买食物或饮料
a. a request for food or drink in a restaurant or bar b. the food or drink you have asked for in a restaurant or bar 〔餐厅里〕所点的菜肴饮料;〔酒吧里〕所点的酒 C | BrE
The waiter took our orders .
侍者请我们点了菜。
last orders
Last orders now please!
现在请最后一次点酒啦！
When our order finally arrived we were very hungry indeed.
我们点的东西最后送到时，我们已经饿坏了。
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FOR GOODS
购买货物
a. a request by a customer for a company to supply goods b. goods that you have ordered from a company 订购的货物 C
Goods will be sent within 24 hours of receiving your order .
货物将于收到贵方订单后 24 小时内送到。
You can always cancel your order if you change your mind.
如改变想法，可随时取消订货。
The government has placed an order for (=asked a company to supply) new weapons.
政府订购了新武器。
Please complete the enclosed order form .
请填写好所附的订购单。
on order (asked for, but not yet received) 订购中的，已订购但尚未交货的
My bicycle is on order.
我的自行车已经订购了。
make/supply sth to order (produce something especially for a particular customer) 按订货要求生产/供应客户订购的货物
They make handmade shoes to order.
他们按订货要求生产手工制作的鞋子。
Your order has arrived – you can collect it from the store any time.
你订的货已到，你可以随时到店里提取。
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be out of order
a. if a machine or piece of equipment is out of order, it is not working b. if someone’s behaviour is out of order, it is unacceptable c. to be breaking the rules in a committee, court, parliament etc 违反〔委员会、法庭、议会等的〕规程 BrE informal AmE
The phone is out of order again.
这电话又坏了。
The MP’s remarks were ruled out of order.
该议员的言论被裁定为违反章程。
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be in order
a. if something is in order, it is correct or right b. to be a suitable thing to do or say on a particular occasion c. if an official document is in order, it is legal and correct d. if something that you do is in order, it is allowed by the rules in a committee, court, parliament etc 符合〔委员会、法庭、议会等的〕规程
Everything is in order.
一切都办妥了。
I hear congratulations are in order.
听说该向你道喜了。
Is your passport in order?
你的护照有效吗？
10
be in (good) working/running order
10. in good condition or working well 状况良好，运转良好
She keeps her bicycle in good working order.
她把自己的自行车保养得很好。
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SOCIAL/ECONOMIC SITUATION
社会/经济形势
the political, social, or economic situation at a particular time 秩序 singular 单数
social/political order
He called the rioters a threat to the social order.
他说那些暴乱分子是对社会秩序的一种威胁。
The people of South Africa wanted a new order .
南非人民需要新秩序。
He dared to challenge the established (=traditional) order.
他敢于向传统秩序挑战。
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be the order of the day
12. a. to be suitable for a particular occasion or situation b. to be very common at a particular time – used especially when you disapprove of something 在某一时期变得很寻常，非常普遍〔尤用于不同意某事时〕
Casual clothes are the order of the day.
休闲服装很合时宜。
Sexual explicitness is the order of the day.
公开讨论性话题如今是司空见惯的事。
13
the order of things
13. the way that life and the world are organized and intended to be 自然而然的事，理所当然的事
People accepted the class system as part of the natural order of things .
人们把社会等级制度看成天经地义的事。
14
of a high order/of the highest order of the first order
14. also 又作 of a very good kind or of the best kind 优秀的/一流的
an achievement of the highest order
最杰出的成就
15
withdraw/retreat in good order
15. to move away from the enemy in war in an organized way 〔打仗时从战线上〕井然有序地撤退
16
in the order of sth/of the order of sth on the order of sth
16. also 又作 a little more or a little less than a particular amount, especially a high amount 大约; AmE
a figure in the order of $7 million
大约 700 万美元的一个数字
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RELIGIOUS GROUP
宗教团体
a society of MONKS or NUNS (=people who live a holy life according to religious rules) 修道会，修士 （修女 ）会 C
the Benedictine Order
本笃会
[+ of ]
the order of Jesuits
耶稣会
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take (holy) orders
18. to become a priest 担任圣职
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SECRET SOCIETY
秘密社团
an organization or society whose members meet for secret ceremonies 秘密组织 （社团 ） C
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OFFICIAL HONOUR
官方颁发的荣誉
a group of people who have received a special official reward from a king, president etc for their services or achievements 获得勋位的一批人，勋爵士团 C
the Order of the Garter
获得嘉德勋位的勋爵士团
21
MONEY
钱
an official piece of paper that can be exchanged for money 汇票，汇单 C
22
the lower orders
22. people who belong to the lowest social class [英，过时] 低下阶层，下层阶级 BrE old-fashioned
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ANIMALS/PLANTS
动物/植物
a group of animals or plants that are considered together because they EVOLVED from the same plant or animal [术语] 〔动、植物分类用的〕目 C | technical
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COMPUTER
计算机
a list of jobs that a computer has to do in a particular order [美] 〔计算机的〕任务排序，等待队列; C | AmE BrE
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Order! Order!
25. used to ask people to stop talking in a meeting or parliament [口] 〔会议或议会开会时要求大家停止说话时说的〕安静！安静！ spoken
verb
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ASK FOR FOOD/DRINK
点食物/饮料
to ask for food or a drink in a restaurant, bar etc 〔在餐厅、酒吧等〕点，要（食物或饮料） I,T
Anne ordered another glass of wine.
安妮又点了杯葡萄酒。
Are you ready to order?
你准备好点菜了吗？
He sat down and ordered a meal .
他坐下来点了餐。
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ASK FOR GOODS
订购货物
to ask for goods or services to be supplied 订购，订货 I,T
I’ve ordered a new computer from the supplier.
我从供应商那里订购了一台新计算机。
order sb sth
I’ll order you a taxi.
我来给你预订一辆出租车。
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TELL SB TO DO STH
叫某人做某事
to tell someone that they must do something, especially using your official power or authority 命令，要求 T
The court ordered his release from prison.
法院下令把他从监狱里释放。
‘Stay right there,’ she ordered.
“就呆在那儿。”她命令道。
order sb to do sth
Tom was ordered to pay £300 as compensation.
汤姆被勒令支付 300 英镑作为赔偿。
Her doctor had ordered her to rest for a week.
她的医生嘱咐她要休息一个星期。
be ordered back to sth
The soldiers were ordered back to their units.
士兵接到命令要回到自己的小队去。
order that
He ordered that the house be sold.
他吩咐把房子卖了。
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ARRANGE
排列
to arrange something in an order 排列，整理 T
The list is ordered alphabetically.
这张清单是按字母顺序排列的。
30 to give someone orders in an annoying or threatening way 不断地支使〔某人〕，〔专横地〕将〔某人〕差来遣去
How dare he order her about like that?
他怎么敢把她那样呼来唤去的？
31 to order soldiers or police to go somewhere to stop violent behaviour by a crowd 〔为平暴〕下令出动〔军警〕
The governor decided to order out the National Guard.
州长决定出动国民警卫队。