apply
gb/əplˈaɪ/ us/əplˈaɪ/
A2
英语
~ 600
义项
0 个义项
动词
A2
action
1
Make a formal request
To ask for something like a job or loan by filling out a form or writing a letter.
用法模式：
to apply for [something]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'apply to' with 'apply for'. Use 'apply to' when naming the organization, and 'apply for' when naming the thing you want.
近义词
request (More general term for asking for something; may be less formal.)
反义词
withdraw (To take back or cancel a request already made.)
搭配
apply for a job
|apply for a visa
|apply for a loan
|apply for permission
主题
business
|daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
例句
- She decided to apply for the teaching position at the local school.
- You need to apply for a passport before your trip.
- Many students apply for scholarships to help pay for college.
- He applied for membership at the community center.
学习者例句
- I will apply for a new job.
- She wants to apply for a visa.
- We can apply for help from the city.
- He will apply for the program.
动词
A2
action
2
Put something onto a surface
To put something, like paint or cream, onto another thing.
用法模式：
to apply [substance] to [surface]
常见错误：
Learners may forget to use 'to' when naming the surface or object receiving the substance.
近义词
spread (Implies moving a substance over an area; less formal.)
反义词
remove (To take away what has been put on.)
搭配
apply paint
|apply cream
|apply pressure
|apply glue
主题
daily life
|science
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
例句
- Apply sunscreen to all exposed skin before going outside.
- He applied pressure to stop the bleeding.
- The artist carefully applied paint to the canvas.
- Please apply glue evenly across the surface.
学习者例句
- I will apply cream to my hands.
- She applies paint to the wall.
- He applies pressure to the cut.
- We must apply glue to the paper.
动词
B1
action
3
Use knowledge or method
To use an idea, rule, or skill in real life.
用法模式：
to apply [rule/method/knowledge] to [situation/problem]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse this with physically putting something on; here it means using an idea or skill.
近义词
use (A more general and less formal term for putting something into action.)
反义词
ignore (To not use or follow the method, rule, or knowledge.)
搭配
apply the law
|apply logic
|apply knowledge
|apply skills
主题
education
|work
|core_vocabulary
例句
- We need to apply this theory to our experiment.
- The new law will be applied equally to all citizens.
- She applied her computer skills to solve the problem quickly.
- Teachers should help students apply what they learn in class.
学习者例句
- I can apply this rule to my homework.
- She applies her skills at work.
- We apply new ideas in our project.
- He applies what he learns in school.
动词
B1
state
4
Be relevant or suitable
To be true or right for someone or something.
用法模式：
[something] applies to [someone/something]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'apply to' (be relevant) with 'apply for' (request). The meaning changes completely.
近义词
pertain (More formal and less common term with similar meaning.)
反义词
exclude (To deliberately not include someone or something under the rule.)
搭配
rule applies to everyone
|applies equally
|applies specifically
主题
daily life
|core_vocabulary
例句
- These safety rules apply to all employees.
- That advice doesn’t apply to children under five.
- The discount only applies to online orders.
- This law applies equally to men and women.
学习者例句
- The rule applies to me.
- It does not apply to you.
- The discount applies to students.
- This law applies to drivers.
语法
词典原形
apply
IPA
GB/əplˈaɪ/
US/əplˈaɪ/
音节与重音
ap - ply （2 个音节）
Stress on 2nd syllable (ply)
词形变化
Verb
- Base: apply
- 3rd Person Singular: applies
- Present Participle: applying
- Past: applied
词族
Forms
applies
verb
applying
verb
applied
verb
Core family
Related words
reapply
verb
appliance
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
inapplicable
adjective
Advanced or less common
applicability
noun
applicator
noun
相关表达
apply for
1/əplˈaɪ fɚ/
phrasal verb
Formally request something
To ask officially for something like a job or visa.
例句
- She plans to apply for a new passport next week.
- You should apply for that scholarship before the deadline.
apply to
1/əplˈaɪ tə/
phrasal verb
Send application / be relevant
To send your request to an organization; also means something is true for someone or something.
例句
- I want to apply to three different universities.
- This rule applies to all drivers on the road.