雅思词汇解析（149）| 线上购物

1. dispatch /disˈpætʃ/
v. 派发; 发出信息信件或包裹
e.g. The company dispatched the parcel via express delivery.
e.g. After receiving your order, we will dispatch it within 24 hours.
e.g. I was informed that the parcel was ready for collection but had not yet been dispatched.

n. 发送; 快件
e.g. The dispatch of goods takes two days.

2. parcel /'pɑːs(ə)l/
n. 包裹；邮包
e.g. The parcel was shipped today.
e.g. She wrapped the parcel carefully before mailing it.
e.g. I tracked the parcel online and saw it was out for delivery.
补充：track v. 跟踪; 跟进

syn: package包裹;发送的货物
e.g. The package arrived this morning.

3. buck/bʌk/
n. 责任、任务或麻烦事
搭配：pass the buck 推卸责任
the buck stops with someone 应由…承担责任
e.g. When I contacted both the courier and the shop owner, they just kept passing the buck, refusing to take responsibility.
e.g. If the delivery is late or damaged, the buck stops with the courier company.

4. courier /'kʊrɪə/
n. 快递员;信使
e.g. The courier delivered the package this morning.
e.g. The courier handled fragile items with care.

syn: delivery people 快递员
e.g. During the holiday season, delivery people are usually very busy.

5. signature /'sɪgnətʃə/
n. 签名;署名;签字
e.g. This package requires a signature.
e.g. The courier asked for my signature before handing over the parcel. 

v. sign 签名;签署
搭配：sign for 签收
e.g. She signed the letter before sending it.
e.g. I signed for the package when it was delivered.