disposal
n
1 [U] action of getting rid of sth 清除; 处理; 处置
The safe disposal of nuclear waste is a major problem. 安全处置核废料是个大问题.
a bomb disposal squad 炸弹处理小组.
2 (idm 习语) at one's/sb's disposal available for one/sb to use as one wishes 供任意使用; 可自行支配
Students have a well-stocked library at their disposal. 学生有个藏书丰富的图书馆, 非常方便.
The firm put a secretary at my disposal. 公司给我配备了一名秘书.
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dispose(v.处理、布置)-disposal(n.处理、布置)
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*[dis'pәuzәl]n. 丢掉, 处理, 排列, 销毁, 布置【医】 处理, 处置【经】 处理, 清理相关词组: try every means at one's disposal at sb's disposal
Shylock must promise to leave the money upon his death to his daughter and her husband.
夏洛克必须答应在他死后把这笔财产留给他的女儿和女婿。
Being a good listener means much more than just listening with ears. Eyes mean that I should look at you while you are speaking as a sign of respect. In other words I should not watch TV, or look over your shoulder at other people while we are talking