countermand

名词 countermand:

1. a contrary command cancelling or reversing a previous command

动词 countermand:

1. annul by recalling or rescinding
   同义词：revoke, annul, lift, reverse, repeal, overturn, rescind, vacate

1. Please countermand our order for same.
   对上述订单，请取消。

coun.ter.mand

v.tr.（及物动词）
coun.ter.mand.ed,coun.ter.mand.ing,coun.ter.mands
To cancel or reverse (a previously issued command or order).
取消，撤回：取消或撤回（以前发出的命令或定货）
To recall by a contrary order:
用相反的命令招回：
例句：
countermanded the air strikes.
下令撤回空袭命令

n.（名词）

An order or command reversing another one.
收回成命的命令：与另一个相反的定货或命令
Cancellation of an order or command.
收回成命；撤消命令：对定货或命令的取消

来源：
Middle English countremaunden
中古英语 countremaunden
from Old French contremander
源自 古法语 contremander
contre- [counter-]
contre- [反，逆，代替]
mander [to command] from Latin mand3re * see man- 2
mander [命令] 源自 拉丁语 mand3re *参见 man- 2