countermand
UK/,kaʊntə'mɑːnd/US/.kauntә'mɑ:nd/
GREC2
Definitions
v.
To cancel or reverse a previous order
撤销，取消（先前的命令）
n.
An order that reverses a previous one
反命令；撤销令
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcounter- (against) + mand (command) = to issue a command against an earlier command — to put a contrary order in the hand and cancel what was ordered before.
Root mand still carries 33 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
The general countermanded the order to advance.
- 2.
No officer could countermand the president's directive.