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apply

Word family 
ap·ply /əˈplaɪ/ ●●● S1 W1 verb (applied, applying, applies)  
1  request 请求 [intransitiveI]ASK FOR something/ASK somebody TO DO something to make a formal request, usually written, for something such as a job, a place at a university, or permission to do something 申请
apply for
 She applied for a job with the local newspaper.
她申请了当地报社的一个职位。
 We need to apply for planning permission to build a garage.
我们建车库需要申请规划许可。
apply to
 I applied to four universities and was accepted by all of them.
我向四所大学提出申请，都被录取了。
2  affect 影响 [intransitiveI, transitiveT not in progressive]EFFECT/INFLUENCE to have an effect on or to concern a particular person, group, or situation （对…）适用；有效
apply to
 Do the same rules apply to part-time workers?
这些规定对兼职人员也适用吗？
 The offer only applies to flights from London and Manchester.
这个报价只适用于从伦敦和曼彻斯特起飞的航班。
3  use 使用 [transitiveT]USE something to use something such as a method, idea, or law in a particular situation, activity, or process 应用，运用
apply something to something
 New technology is being applied to almost every industrial process.
新技术几乎应用到所有的工业流程中应用。
 These ideas are often difficult to apply in practice.
这些想法往往很难付诸实践。
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4  apply yourself WORK HARDto work hard at something, especially with a lot of attention for a long time 努力，专心致志
 Stephen would do well if only he applied himself.
斯蒂芬只要肯用心，就能做得很好。
apply yourself to
 Over the next months, he applied himself to improving the technique.
在接下来的几个月里，他专心致志地改进技术。
Examples from the Corpus
apply to• She applied herself to her book but still heard laughing, laughing.• The Secretary of State should apply himself to his own evidence.• He applied himself to his shoelace.• It is a consideration which I should have applied myself to the assessment of general damages to favour this plaintiff.• Blue sets his typewriter on the table and casts about for ideas, trying to apply himself to the task at hand.• Most of them applied themselves to their exercise books, their faces contorted with intellectual effort.• Then he would be up and about, able to apply himself to unfinished business.
5  make STH work 使某物起作用 [transitiveT]USE something to make something such as a piece of equipment operate, usually by pushing or pressing something 按，踩
 apply the brakes
踩剎车
6  spread paint/liquid etc 涂油漆/液体等 [transitiveT]PUT to put or spread something such as paint, liquid, or medicine onto a surface 涂，敷
 Apply the cream evenly over the skin.
将乳霜均匀地涂抹在皮肤上。
apply make-up/lipstick etc 涂抹化妆品/唇膏等
7. apply force/pressure PUSHto push on something 用力/施压
Examples from the Corpus
apply force/pressure• Coach Tony Dungy, once an accomplished defensive coordinator, likes to apply pressure.• Keep a thumb lightly on the spool and apply pressure as the lure hits the water to avoid backlash.• The chance of Damien Gould helping her seemed unlikely in the extreme, unless she could apply pressure on him.• The beauty of C4 is that you can apply pressure or heat and it will not detonate.• Try to apply pressure out towards the ends of your knees.• How did you apply pressure to a man you could not even find?• If you have a nose bleed, apply pressure to the nose by pinching the nostrils together for about ten minutes.• The government is applying pressure, too.
8  use a word 用词 [transitiveT]USE something to use a particular word or name to describe something or someone 使用〔某个单词或名称〕
 The term ‘mat’ can be applied to any small rug.
mat一词可用于指各种小地毯。
Examples from the Corpus
apply• "I still haven't received my passport" "When did you apply?"• Many of the restrictions no longer apply.• Aisha applied and was told that the dass was already full.• It is noteworthy that more than half did equivalent or higher level courses than those they applied for at the institutions we covered.• How many jobs had you applied for before you were offered this one?• Use the brush to soften the outline, then pencil over lips before applying lipstick.• You can't apply policies designed for a big country like the United States to a small country like Cuba.• They try to apply pressure on both the masons and the material suppliers.• On wet or icy roads, apply the brakes gently.• Apply the cream in the morning and the evening.• Make sure the surface is completely dry before applying the final coat of paint.• Apply the lotion evenly over the skin.• I alternate the direction of these strokes, imitating the direction I use to apply the pastel in the first place.• However this is beginning to apply to classroom video materials too as more and more people today have video machines at home.• There are several tests you can apply to find out how old a tree is.• The crystal vibrates when a small electric current is applied to it.• Finland did not apply to join the EC until 1992.• The same applies to the male.• Some of the children seem unable to apply what they have learned.
apply to• The 20% discount only applies to club members.• I applied to four colleges and was accepted by all of them.
apply something to something• New technology is being applied to almost every industrial process.• The term "mat" can be applied to any small rug.
apply make-up/lipstick etc• Apply a lip moisturiser or lip balm about 20 minutes before you want to apply lipstick.• Use the brush to soften the outline, then pencil over lips before applying lipstick.
From Longman Business Dictionary
applyap·ply /əˈplaɪ/ verb (past tensepst and past participlepp applied)
1[intransitiveI] to make a formal, usually written, request for something, especially a job, a place at university, or permission to do something
apply for
She had applied for a full-time job as an English teacher.
I recently applied for a home-improvement loan from my bank.
apply to
I applied to four universities and was accepted by all of them.
Mr Walton applied to Darlington Council for permission to change agricultural buildings into dwellings.
apply to do something
He applied to become a member of the association.
2[transitiveT] to use something such as a law or an idea in a particular situation
When there are disputes about expert determination, the courts apply the law of contract.
apply something to something
New technology is being applied to almost every industrial process.
3[intransitiveI] to have an effect on someone or something, or to concern a person, group, or situation
The restrictions on goods coming into Britain do not apply in this case.
apply to somebody/something
Questions 3 and 4 only apply to married men.
Origin apply
(1300-1400) Old French aplier, from Latin applicare, from ad- “to” + plicare “to fold”
ap·ply verb
Chinese
Syllable
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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 522 COCA: 938
apply

verb¹

 1be relevant相關ADVERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADVERB➤equally同樣適用◇These principles apply equally in all cases.這些法則在所有情況下都同樣適用。PREPOSITION➤to對⋯適用◇These restrictions do not apply to us.這些限制對我們不適用。PHRASES➤the same applies同樣適用◇US companies are subject to international laws and the same applies to companies in Europe.美國的公司要遵守國際法，這同樣適用於在歐洲的公司。
apply

verb²

 2put/spread on a surface塗上ADVERB | PREPOSITION ADVERB➤directly直接敷▸➤evenly均勻地敷▸➤liberally隨意地敷▸➤sparingly盡可能少用◇Apply the insecticide sparingly.慎用殺蟲劑。➤carefully小心翼翼地敷◇I carefully applied a creamy foundation.我小心地敷了一層光滑細膩的粉底霜。➤externally敷在外面PREPOSITION➤over在⋯上面塗◇Apply the glue evenly over both surfaces.在兩面均勻地塗上膠水。➤to塗（某物）於⋯◇Never apply the cleaning liquid directly to the surface.千萬不要把清潔液直接塗到表面。
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 522 COCA: 938
apply verb
⇨ apply 1 (apply sanctions) ⇨ apply 2 (special conditions apply) ⇨ ask 2 (apply for a job)apply1

verb

 apply sanction/common sense 采取制裁；运用常识special conditions apply 按照特殊情况处理  ➡ See also the entry for use verb 1 另见use动词词条第1义apply ♦︎ impose ♦︎ enforce ♦︎ put sth into effect ♦︎ put sth into practiceThese words all mean to cause sth such as a law, or knowledge or skills to be used. 这些词均表示实施、运用。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to apply / impose / enforce / put into effect / put into practice measures◆to apply / impose / enforce / put into practice a law◆to apply / impose / enforce a rule / regulation / restriction / penalty / punishment / regime / sanction / standard◆to apply / impose / enforce guidelines / discipline◆to enforce / put into effect / put into practice recommendations◆to apply / impose / put into practice a principle◆to apply / impose / put into effect / put into practice ideas■ apply [transitive] (rather formal) to use a law or punishment, or knowledge or skills, or make sth work in a particular situation 施行（法规）；施加（惩罚）；运用（知识或技能等）◆Political pressure has been applied to the colony's government in an attempt to win the contract.为了赢得这个合同，殖民地政府已经受到政治压力了。◆The new technology was applied to farming.这项新技术已应用于农业。◆Now is the time to apply the insights you have gained from your studies.现在是运用你所学知识的时候了。  see also application ⇨ use noun ■ impose [transitive] (rather formal) to introduce a new law, rule or tax; to order that a particular rule or punishment be used; to force sb/sth to have to deal with sth that is difficult or unpleasant 推行，采用（规章制度）；强制实行；把⋯强加于◆A new tax was imposed on fuel.开始对燃油征收一项新税。◆A prison sentence of 25 years was imposed on each of the defendants.所有被告被判25年监禁。◆The time limits are imposed on us by factors outside our control.因受不可掌控因素的影响，我们的时间有限制。■ enforce [transitive] (rather formal) to make sure that people obey a particular law or rule 强制执行，强行实施（法律或规定）◆The legislation will be difficult to enforce.这一法规将难以实施。◆United Nations troops enforced a ceasefire in the area.联合国军队在该地区强制执行停火命令。■ ˌput sth into efˈfect

idiom

(putting, put, put)to cause sth such as a rule or recommendation to come into use 使（规定）生效；实施，实行（建议或提议）◆The recommendations will soon be put into effect.这些建议即将付诸实行。■ ˌput sth into ˈpractice

idiom

(putting, put, put)to cause ideas or knowledge to come into use 实践（想法）；运用（知识）◆She's determined to put her new ideas into practice.她决心将自己的新想法付诸实践。   see also practice ⇨ use noun apply2

verb

 apply sanction/common sense 采取制裁；运用常识special conditions apply 按照特殊情况处理apply ♦︎ relate to sb/sth ♦︎ be about sth ♦︎ have/be to do with sth ♦︎ concern ♦︎ refer to sb/sth ♦︎ deal with sth ♦︎ treatThese words all mean to be relevant to or connected with sb/sth, or to have sb/sth as a subject. 这些词均表示有关、涉及。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a rule / law applies to / relates to / concerns / refers to / deals with sth◆a chapter / poem is about / is concerned with / refers to / deals with sth◆a book / film is about / is concerned with / deals with sth◆to specifically / directly apply to / relate to / be about / have to do with / be concerned with / refer to / deal with sth■ apply [intransitive, transitive] (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) to be relevant to or connected with sb/sth 有关；涉及◆Special conditions apply if you are under 18.18岁以下者按特殊情况处理。◆What I am saying applies only to some of you.我所说的只涉及你们中的一些人。◆The word 'unexciting' could never be applied to her novels.“乏味”这个词绝对和她的小说不沾边儿。■ relate to sb/sth

phrasal verb

 (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) to be connected with sb/sth; to refer to sb/sth 涉及；与⋯有关；谈到◆We shall discuss the problem as it relates to our specific case.我们应针对我们的具体情况来讨论这个问题。◆The second paragraph relates to the situation in Scotland.第二段谈到苏格兰的形势。■ be about sth

phrase

 (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) to have sb/sth as a subject; to be the purpose of sth 关于；目的是◆What's his new book about?他的新书是写什么的？◆Movies are all about making money these days (= they make movies for the purpose of making money).当今拍电影只为赚钱。◆What was all that about (= what was the reason for what has just happened)?这到底是怎么回事？   see also cover ⇨ include 1 ■ have to do with sth■ be to do with sth

idiom

 (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) to be connected with sth; to be the reason for sth 与⋯有关；是⋯的原因◆Her job has something to do with computers.她的工作与计算机有关。◆'What do you want to see me about?' 'It's to do with that letter you sent me.'“你想见我有什么事？”“是关于你寄给我的那封信。”◆Hard work has a lot to do with (= is an important reason for) her success.工作努力是她成功的重要原因。ⓘ You can also use have/be to do with to talk about people, especially in negative sentences and questions. In these cases it means to be involved with sb, or to be of interest to sb for a good reason. 也可以说have/be to do with sb，尤其在否定句和疑问句中，指与某人有关，或有充分理由使某人感兴趣◆I'd have nothing to do with him, if I were you.如果我是你，我不会跟他有任何瓜葛。◆Mind your own business－this is nothing to do with you.管好你自己的事吧－这事与你无关。 ■ concern ( be concerned with sth) [transitive] (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) (rather formal) to have sb/sth as a subject 涉及；与⋯有关◆The story concerns the prince's efforts to rescue Pamina.故事讲的是王子奋力解救帕米娜。◆The book is primarily concerned with Soviet-American relations during the Cold War.这本书主要讲的是冷战时期的苏美关系。◆This chapter concerns itself with the historical background.本章旨在讲述历史背景。■ reˈfer to sb/sth

phrasal verb

(-rr-)to describe or be connected to sb/sth 描述；涉及；与⋯有关◆The term 'Arts' usually refers to humanities and social sciences.arts一词通常指人文和社会科学。◆This paragraph refers to the events of last year.这一段讲的是去年发生的事。■ ˈdeal with sth

phrasal verb

(dealt, dealt) (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) to have sth as a subject 涉及；论及；关于◆Her poems often deal with the subject of death.她的诗常涉及死亡这一主题。◆The second half of the book deals exclusively with public relations.书的后半部分专门论及公共关系。NOTE 辨析 Be about sth, concern or deal with sth? Be about sth is the most general of these expressions; concern and deal with sth both suggest a formal, serious or thorough discussion of a subject. * be about sth在三者中含义最广。concern和deal with sth均指对某个主题进行正式、严肃或深入的探讨。■ treat [transitive] to deal with or discuss a subject in a particular way （以特定方式）阐述，讨论◆The question is treated in more detail in the next chapter.这个问题在下一章有更详细的论述。▸ treatment

noun

 [uncountable, countable] ◆Shakespeare's treatment of madness in 'King Lear'莎士比亚在《李尔王》中对疯癫的处理手法
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