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logistics

noun
🔊/ləˈdʒɪstɪks/
🔊/ləˈdʒɪstɪks/
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  1. [uncountable + singular or plural verb] logistics (of something) the practical organization that is needed to make a complicated plan successful when a lot of people and equipment are involved后勤；组织工作
    • the logistics of moving the company to a new building把公司搬迁到一座新大楼的过程中需要进行的组织工作
    • In theory it’s a good idea—the logistics are the problem.从理论上讲，这是一个好主意-后勤是问题所在。
    • We have the aid money, but the logistics of getting it to those in need are daunting.我们得到了救援资金，但是要把这些钱发放给有需要的人，工作量极大。
    Topics Businessc2
  2. [uncountable] (business商业) the business of transporting and delivering goods 物流
    • A logistics firm was hired for the deliveries.雇用了一家物流公司进行交货。
    • a list of jobs available in logistics物流中可用的工作清单
    Topics Businessc2
  3. [uncountable] the activity of moving equipment, supplies and people for military operations军事后勤
    • a revolution in military logistics军队后勤变革
    • a contract to provide logistics support services to the British army向英军提供后勤保障服务的合同
    Topics Businessc2
    4. Word Originlate 19th cent.: from French logistique, from loger ‘to lodge’.