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单词 special delivery
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Definition of special delivery in English:

special delivery

noun
mass noun
  • 1(in the UK) guaranteed delivery of a letter within the UK the day after posting.

    (英国)信件特别快递(保证国内信件寄出的次日即投递到人)

    a parcel arrived by special delivery
    Example sentencesExamples
    • If you're really leaving it to the last moment, you'll need special delivery, which guarantees next day delivery.
    1. 1.1 (in the US) delivery of mail outside normal hours on payment of an additional fee.
      (美国)(正常投递时间以外加资的)特种快递
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Additional charges may apply for bulk orders or special delivery.
      • So Kaulkin came down to the parking lot carrying a mail basket containing 15 special delivery packages.
      Synonyms
      mail, the postal service, the postal system
    2. 1.2count noun A letter or parcel sent by a special-delivery service.
      特种快递信件(或包裹)
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Karen, you just received a special delivery.
      • There was a special delivery for me yesterday.
      • Many products - such as special deliveries - which were currently not regulated would be now price-controlled, he said.
      • The defendant's real complaint was that, when the trial bundle was sent by special delivery, the envelope was addressed wrongly.
      • Will a shake-up at the Post Office be a special delivery for entrepreneurs?
      • Targets for parcels and special deliveries were missed after reaching new working practices agreements with the unions.
      • I've just got a special delivery in today.
      • Some 4,000 managers were drafted in to get out special deliveries and to collect mail in the main commercial areas.
      • For professional contractors, the company has commercial credit programs, special delivery services and dedicated staff.
      Synonyms
      post, letters, packages, parcels, correspondence, communications, airmail

Definition of special delivery in US English:

special delivery

nounˈspɛʃəl dəˈlɪv(ə)ri
  • 1A former express mail service of the US Postal Service that involved expedited delivery of mail, often by special courier.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • So Kaulkin came down to the parking lot carrying a mail basket containing 15 special delivery packages.
    • Additional charges may apply for bulk orders or special delivery.
    Synonyms
    mail, the postal service, the postal system
    1. 1.1 Any mail service that involves special handling or expedited delivery.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • If you're really leaving it to the last moment, you'll need special delivery, which guarantees next day delivery.
    2. 1.2 A letter or parcel sent by a special-delivery service.
      特种快递信件(或包裹)
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Karen, you just received a special delivery.
      • There was a special delivery for me yesterday.
      • Some 4,000 managers were drafted in to get out special deliveries and to collect mail in the main commercial areas.
      • The defendant's real complaint was that, when the trial bundle was sent by special delivery, the envelope was addressed wrongly.
      • For professional contractors, the company has commercial credit programs, special delivery services and dedicated staff.
      • Many products - such as special deliveries - which were currently not regulated would be now price-controlled, he said.
      • Will a shake-up at the Post Office be a special delivery for entrepreneurs?
      • I've just got a special delivery in today.
      • Targets for parcels and special deliveries were missed after reaching new working practices agreements with the unions.
      Synonyms
      post, letters, packages, parcels, correspondence, communications, airmail
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