- [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. 理论上这是个好主意——物流是个问题。 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。
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business )商业 the business of transporting and delivering goods 物流 A logistics firm was hired for the deliveries. 一家物流公司被雇来送货。 a list of jobs available in logistics 物流领域的职位列表
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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 为英国军队提供后勤支持服务的合同
Word Originlate 19th cent.: from French logistique, from loger ‘to lodge’.