countermand

🇺🇸 /ˈkaʊntərmænd/ 🇬🇧 /ˌkaʊntəˈmɑːnd/
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verb
R

To reverse or cancel an order or decision.

The general decided to countermand the previous order and told his troops to retreat.

将军决定撤销之前的命令,告诉他的部队撤退。

translation

v. 撤销

词形变化

3rd Present countermands
Past countermanded
Perfect countermanded
Progressive countermanding