early 15c., "action of handing over to another," from Anglo-French delivrée, noun use of fem. past participle of Old French délivrer (see deliver). Childbirth sense is attested from 1570s. Of speech, from 1580s. Of a blow, throw of a ball, etc., from 1702.
雙語例句
1. The doctor worked busily beneath the blinding lights of the delivery room.
這位醫(yī)生在產(chǎn)房刺目的燈光下忙碌著。
來自柯林斯例句
2. His speeches were magnificently written but his delivery was hopeless.
他的發(fā)言稿寫得非常精彩，但他的演講風(fēng)格真是無可救藥。
來自柯林斯例句
3. Use recorded delivery for large cheques or money orders.
對(duì)于大額的支票和匯款單要使用掛號(hào)郵寄。
來自柯林斯例句
4. In the end, it was an easy delivery: a fine baby boy.
分娩過程最終非常順利，生了個(gè)健康的男嬰。
來自柯林斯例句
5. Free gifts are dispatched separately so please allow 28 days for delivery.