countermand[,kauntə'mɑ:nd; 'kauntəmɑ:nd]

• vt.
  • 撤回，取消(已发出的命令等)：

    He countermanded his instructions to his staff officer.

    他撤回了对参谋的命令。

  • 下令撤回，下令取消，下令停止：

    The commander countermanded the reinforcements to the battlefield.

    司令员下令撤回派往战场的援军。

• n.
  • 收回成命的命令，相反的命令