delivery
gb/dɪlˈɪvɚi/ us/dɪlˈɪvɚi/
A2
Английский
~ 2200
Значения
0 значений
Существительное
A2
action
1
act of transporting goods
When someone brings something to you, like a package or food.
Модель употребления:
[someone] makes a delivery to [someone/somewhere]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'delivery' with 'shipment'; 'delivery' focuses on the arrival to the recipient, while 'shipment' can refer to the sending process.
Синонимы
shipment (More formal; often refers to large quantities or commercial transport.)
Антонимы
pickup (Opposite in context; refers to collecting goods rather than having them brought to you.)
Коллокации
home delivery
|express delivery
|free delivery
|delivery service
|delivery address
Темы
daily life
|business
|logistics
|daily_life
|transportation
Примеры
- The store offers free delivery on all orders over $50.
- I received a delivery of fresh flowers this morning.
- The courier said my delivery would arrive by noon.
Примеры для изучающих
- The pizza delivery was late.
- I am waiting for a package delivery.
- The shop has free delivery.
- The driver made the delivery on time.
Существительное
B1
event
2
act of giving birth
When a woman has a baby.
Модель употребления:
[someone] has a delivery at [a place]
Частая ошибка:
Some learners confuse 'delivery' with 'labor'; 'labor' is the process leading up to birth, while 'delivery' is the actual birth event.
Синонимы
childbirth (More general; covers the entire process of giving birth.)
Антонимы
pregnancy (Refers to the period before birth rather than the act of giving birth itself.)
Коллокации
natural delivery
|safe delivery
|difficult delivery
Темы
health
|family
|body
Примеры
- The doctor ensured it was a safe delivery.
- She had a quick delivery and both mother and baby are well.
- Complications arose during the delivery.
Примеры для изучающих
- She had a safe delivery.
- The nurse helped with the delivery.
- The delivery was difficult but successful.
Существительное
B2
property
3
manner of speaking or performing
How someone speaks or acts when performing or talking to an audience.
Модель употребления:
[someone]'s delivery is [adjective]
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse this with 'speech'; 'speech' is the talk itself, while 'delivery' is how it is given.
Синонимы
presentation (Broader term; can refer to the whole act of presenting, not just style.)
Антонимы
monotone (Opposite in style; lacking variation or expressiveness in speech.)
Коллокации
speech delivery
|confident delivery
|dramatic delivery
Темы
communication
|arts
|arts_entertainment
Примеры
- Her confident delivery impressed the audience.
- The comedian's delivery made every joke funnier.
- His delivery was slow and deliberate.
Примеры для изучающих
- Her delivery was very clear.
- The actor's delivery made the play exciting.
- His delivery was slow but strong.
Существительное
technical
B2
action
4
throwing or pitching in sports
When a player throws or bowls the ball to another player in sports like cricket or baseball.
Синонимы
pitch (Common in baseball; refers specifically to throwing the ball toward the batter.)
Коллокации
fast delivery
|accurate delivery
Темы
sports
Примеры
- The bowler's last delivery was too wide.
- His fast delivery caught the batsman off guard.
- That was an impressive delivery under pressure.
Примеры для изучающих
- The bowler made a fast delivery.
- That was a slow delivery.
- He missed the ball from the last delivery.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
delivery
IPA
GB/dɪlˈɪvɚi/
US/dɪlˈɪvɚi/
Слоги и ударение
de - liv - ery (3 слога)
Stress on 2nd syllable (liv)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: delivery
- Plural: deliveries, delivery
Родственные слова
Forms
deliveries
noun
Core family
deliver
verb A2
Related words
deliverer
noun
Negative and opposite forms
undeliverable
adjective
Advanced or less common
deliverable
adjective B2
deliverance
noun
Выражения
express delivery
1/ɪkspɹˈɛs dɪlˈɪvɚi/
fixed phrase
very fast goods transport service
A service that brings things very quickly after you order them.
Примеры
- We offer express delivery within 24 hours.
- Express delivery is available for an extra fee.
special delivery
1/spˈɛʃəl dɪlˈɪvɚi/
fixed phrase
fast postal service option
A mail service that sends something quickly and safely.
Примеры
- I sent the documents by special delivery.
- This letter needs to go special delivery to arrive tomorrow.
take delivery of
1/tˈeɪk dɪlˈɪvɚi əv/
fixed phrase
receive delivered goods
To officially get something you ordered when it arrives.
Примеры
- We took delivery of our new sofa yesterday.
- The company will take delivery of 20 new trucks next month.
cash on delivery
1/kˈæʃ ˈɔn dɪlˈɪvɚi/
fixed phrase
pay when goods are delivered
To pay for something when it arrives at your door, not before it is sent. Often shortened to COD.
Примеры
- We accept cash on delivery for all orders.
- You can order the book online and choose cash on delivery if you prefer not to pay by card.
- Cash on delivery is available for local customers only.
- The store charges an extra fee for cash on delivery orders.
- Many customers in this region still like to use cash on delivery for online shopping.