dismiss/dIsˋmIs; dIsˈmIs/v [T] 1 to refuse to consider someone's idea or opinion because you think it is not serious, true, or important 拒绝考虑﹐不予接受: dismiss sb/sth as sth He dismissed the idea as impossible. 他认为那个想法是不可能的而不予考虑。2 formal to make someone leave their job【正式】解雇﹐开除: If you’re late again you’ll be dismissed! 如果再迟到﹐你就会被解雇!3 to send someone away or allow them to go 让〔某人〕离开﹔解散: Classes will be dismissed early tomorrow. 明天会早放学。 —dismissal n [C,U]