issue² v [T] 1 to officially make a statement or give an order, a warning etc 发表〔声明〕，发布，颁布〔命令、警告等〕: a statement issued by the White House 白宫发布的声明 2 to officially provide or produce something 分发，发给: issue sb with All staff will be issued with protective clothing. 所有员工将分发防护服。