dispense/dɪˈspens/
vt., vi.dispensed, dispensing1. 施与;给予;分配2. 配制并发放药物This automatic machine dispenses coffee.这部自动化的机器是用来配售咖啡的。
3. (与with连用)无须;不用We shall have to dispense with the car; we can't afford it.我们只好不使用汽车,我们负担不起这笔费用。
This new office machine dispenses with the need for a secretary.这台新的办公机器使我们少用了一名秘书。
4. (与with连用)免除;使不必要