The general ordered the fleet to remain where they were and wait for the further instructions.
将军命令舰队原地待命。
The duke ordered the servant to send a letter to the king.
公爵命令仆人把一封信送给国王。
The shop ordered 20 copies of the book and now it can't get rid of (ie sell) them.
该店定购了20本这种书, 现在却无法脱手.