to apply
01
申请, 报名
to formally request something, such as a place at a university, a job, etc.
Intransitive
例子
Students often apply to multiple universities to increase their chances of acceptance.
学生经常申请多所大学以增加被录取的机会。
Job seekers are encouraged to apply online by submitting their resumes and cover letters.
鼓励求职者通过提交简历和求职信在线申请。
02
应用, 实施
to implement, activate, or enforce a plan, policy, or procedure
Transitive: to apply a plan or policy
例子
The company decided to apply a new strategy to improve efficiency and productivity in the workplace.
公司决定应用一项新策略来提高工作场所的效率和生产力。
Governments often apply economic measures to stimulate growth or address financial challenges.
政府经常应用经济措施来刺激增长或应对财务挑战。
03
适用, 适用于
to be suitable, appropriate, or relevant in a given context or situation
Transitive: to apply to a person or situation
例子
The principles of time management apply to both personal and professional settings.
时间管理的原则适用于个人和专业环境。
The safety guidelines outlined in the manual apply to all employees.
手册中概述的安全指南适用于所有员工。
04
应用, 涂抹
to put or spread something, such as a product or substance, onto a surface or area
Transitive: to apply a substance | to apply a substance to a surface
例子
Before painting the room, make sure to apply a primer to create a smooth surface for the paint.
在粉刷房间之前，确保涂抹底漆以为油漆创建光滑的表面。
To treat the skin condition, the dermatologist recommended patients apply the prescribed ointment twice a day.
为了治疗皮肤状况，皮肤科医生建议患者每天两次涂抹处方药膏。
05
应用, 归因于
to attribute a term or designation to a particular individual, object, or concept
Ditransitive: to apply a term or title to sb/sth
例子
The term ' genius ' is commonly applied to individuals who demonstrate exceptional intellectual abilities.
'天才'一词通常应用于表现出卓越智力能力的个人。
Historians apply specific labels to different time periods, facilitating the categorization of events and developments.
历史学家对不同时期应用特定的标签，便于对事件和发展进行分类。
06
应用, 致力于
to dedicate one's effort, focus, and energy to a particular task or activity
Transitive: to apply oneself to a task or activity
例子
Recognizing the importance of the upcoming exam, she decided to apply herself to studying for long hours each day.
认识到即将到来的考试的重要性，她决定每天花长时间投入学习。
To master a musical instrument, it 's necessary to apply oneself to regular practice and disciplined learning.
要掌握一种乐器，有必要投入到定期练习和有纪律的学习中。
07
应用
to use or employ something for its intended or inherent purpose, or for a specific task or function
Transitive: to apply a method or approach
例子
In cooking, chefs apply various cooking techniques to transform ingredients into delicious dishes.
在烹饪中，厨师应用各种烹饪技术将食材转化为美味佳肴。
Engineers apply mathematical principles and scientific knowledge to design and construct efficient and reliable structures.
工程师应用数学原理和科学知识来设计和构建高效可靠的结构。
词汇树
appliance
applicable
application
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