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apply
v
(pt, pp applied)
1 [I, Ipr] ~ (to sb) (for sth) make a formal request 申请; 请求
You should apply immediately, in person or by letter. 你应该立即申请, 亲自去也好, 写信也好.
apply to the publishers for permission to reprint an extract 向出版者请求准予转印节录
apply for a job, post, passport, visa 申请工作, 职位, 护照, 签证.
2 [Tn, Tn.pr]
~ sth (to sth) put or spread sth (onto sth) 贴; 敷; 涂; 搽
apply the ointment sparingly 涂搽少许油膏
apply the glue to both surfaces 两面都涂上胶水
(fig 比喻) I´d never apply the word `readable´ to any of his books. 我决不会把他的任何一本书称为是´可以一读的´.
3 [Tn] make (a law, etc) operate or become effective 使(法律等)实施或生效; 应用; 运用
apply a law/rule/precept 执行法律[规则/规程]
apply economic sanctions 施行经济制裁.
4 [I, Ipr] ~ (to sb/sth) be relevant (to sb/sth); have an effect (与某人[某物])有关; 有效; 适用
These rules don´t always apply. 这些规则并非总能行得通.
What I have said applies only to some of you. 我所说的只适用於你们当中的一部分人.
5 [Tn, Tn.pr]
~ sth (to sth) cause (a force, etc) to affect sth 使用(力量等)对某事物起作用
apply force, pressure, heat, etc 用力, 压力, 热力等
apply the brakes hard 用力刹车.
6 [Tn, Tn.pr]
~ oneself/sth (to sth/doing sth) concentrate one´s thought and energy (on a task) 集中精力(做事); 专心
You will only pass your exams if you really apply yourself (to your work). 你只有真正专心致志(用功), 考试才能及格.
We must apply our minds to finding a solution. 我们要动动脑筋找出解决的办法来.
7 [Tn, Tn.pr]
~ sth (to sth) make practical use of sth 运用, 应用某事物
The results of this research can be applied to new developments in technology. 这项研究成果能应用於新的技术开发方面.
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