/əˈdres/ [transitive] (usually be addressed) to write on an envelope or a package the name and address of the person, company, etc. that you are sending it to写（收信人、收件人）姓名地址◆The letter was addressed to ‘The Personnel Manager’.这封信是寄给“人事经理”的。  ➡  sae , SASE to make a formal speech to a group of people演说；演讲◆The Chairman addressed the meeting.主席向大会发表演说。to use a particular name or title for sb when you speak or write to them称呼（某人）◆Staff are trained to address customers as ‘sir’ or ‘madam’.训练员工称呼顾客为“先生”或“女士”。