to use
01
使用, 利用
to do something with an object, method, etc. to achieve a specific result
Transitive: to use an object or material
例子
He is using his phone to take a picture.
他正在使用他的手机拍照。
I am making a smoothie using frozen fruit and yogurt.
我正在用冷冻水果和酸奶制作冰沙。
1.1
利用, 剥削
to manipulate or take advantage of a person or situation
Transitive: to use sb
例子
After the breakup, I felt used and emotionally drained.
分手后，我感到被利用了，情感上精疲力尽。
Are you aware that she might be using you to get closer to your friend?
你是否意识到她可能是在利用你来接近你的朋友？
02
使用, 消耗
to consume or take a particular amount from a limited supply of a liquid, substance, etc.
Transitive: to use a substance
例子
Do n't use too much soap when you wash the dishes.
洗碗时不要用太多肥皂。
She used most of the paint on her canvas.
她在画布上用了大部分的颜料。
2.1
使用, 吸食
to consume illegal drugs, especially on a habitual basis
Intransitive
例子
He 's been using for most of his life.
他一生中大部分时间都在使用。
He 's been using for years.
他多年来一直在使用。
03
使用, 运用
to speak or write with specific words or a particular style
Transitive: to use specific expressions or style
例子
He often uses slang when talking to his friends.
他经常在和朋友们说话时使用俚语。
She reminded him to not use profanity in front of their guests.
她提醒他不要在客人面前使用脏话。
Use
01
使用, 利用
the state or fact of being used; the action of using something
例子
The frequent use of smartphones has changed social interactions.
智能手机的频繁使用改变了社交互动。
Proper use of resources is essential for sustainable development.
资源的正确使用对可持续发展至关重要。
02
用途, 使用
the function, purpose, or role of something
例子
The primary use of this tool is to measure temperature accurately.
此工具的主要用途是准确测量温度。
Its use in the kitchen is mainly for chopping vegetables.
它在厨房中的用途主要是切菜。
03
使用, 利用
a particular service
04
使用, 习惯
(psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition
05
操纵, 影响
exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage
06
使用, 利用
(economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing
07
使用
(law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property
