U4E3 | consignment

Word of the day · Sep 25, 2026 · 2m

Consignment【n.】

Consign【v.】

1. to deliver something to a person's keeping将...交付给...保管

• consign sth to sb

to deliver something to a person's keeping将某物交付给某人保管

She consigned her jewelry to the bank's safe deposit box.

她把珠宝交给银行的保险箱保管。

She consigned the letter to the care of her secretary.

她把信交给她的秘书保管。

2. to send goods to a person or place for sale将...委托销售

• consign goods to sb/sth

to send goods to a person or place for sale将货物委托给某人或某地销售

The artist consigned her paintings to a gallery.

这位艺术家将她的画作委托给画廊销售。

They consigned the goods to an overseas distributor.

他们将货物委托给海外经销商销售。

àconsignment【n.】

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