disposal
n
1 [U] action of getting rid of sth 清除; 处理; 处置
The safe disposal of nuclear waste is a major problem. 安全处置核废料是个大问题.
a bomb disposal squad 炸弹处理小组.
2 (idm 习语) at one's/sb's disposal available for one/sb to use as one wishes 供任意使用; 可自行支配
Students have a well-stocked library at their disposal. 学生有个藏书丰富的图书馆, 非常方便.
The firm put a secretary at my disposal. 公司给我配备了一名秘书.
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dispose(v.处理、布置)-disposal(n.处理、布置)
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*[dis'pәuzәl]n. 丢掉, 处理, 排列, 销毁, 布置【医】 处理, 处置【经】 处理, 清理相关词组: try every means at one's disposal at sb's disposal
It took him some time to connect the long rubber pipe to the air supply pipe that ran round the port, but at last it was done and as a result work was able to progress much faster.