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A0380800 (ə-plī′)v. ap·plied, ap·ply·ing, ap·plies v.tr.1. To bring into contact with something; put on: applied glue sparingly to the paper.2. To put to or adapt for a special use: applies all her money to her mortgage.3. To put into action: applied the brakes.4. To engage (oneself) in a task with close attention or persistence: applied myself to my studies.v.intr.1. To be pertinent or relevant: a rule that applies to everyone.2. To request or seek assistance, employment, or admission: applied for unemployment benefits; will apply to college next year.

[Middle English applien, from Old French aplier, from Latin applicāre, to affix : ad-, ad- + plicāre, to fold together; see plek- in Indo-European roots.]

ap·pli′a·ble adj.ap·pli′er n.

apply

(əˈplaɪ) vb, -plies, -plying or -plied1. (tr) to put to practical use; utilize; employ2. (intr) to be relevant, useful, or appropriate3. (tr) to cause to come into contact with; put onto4. (often foll by: for) to put in an application or request5. (often foll by: to) to devote (oneself, one's efforts) with diligence6. (tr) to bring into operation or use: the police only applied the law to aliens. 7. (tr) to refer (a word, epithet, etc) to a person or thing[C14: from Old French aplier, from Latin applicāre to attach to] apˈplier n

ap•ply

(əˈplaɪ)

v. -plied, -ply•ing. v.t. 1. to make use of as relevant or suitable: to apply a theory to a problem. 2. to put to use: to apply pressure to open a door. 3. to use (a label or other designation): Don't apply that term to me. 4. to assign to a specific purpose: applied part of his salary to savings. 5. to put into effect: applied the rules. 6. to employ diligently: to apply oneself to a task. 7. to lay or spread on: to apply paint to a wall. 8. to bring into contact: to apply a match to gunpowder. v.i. 9. to be pertinent or suitable: The theory doesn't apply. 10. to make an application or request: applied to college. 11. to spread: The paint applies smoothly. [1350–1400; Middle English ap(p)lien < Anglo-French, Old French ap(p)lier < Latin applicāre=up- ap-1 + plicāre to fold; see ply2] ap•pli′a•ble, adj. ap•pli′er, n.

apply

1. request formally

If you apply to have something or apply for something, you write asking formally to be allowed to have it or do it.

I've applied for another job.Sally and Jack applied to adopt another child.2. another meaning of 'apply'

Apply has another meaning. If you apply something to a surface, you put it onto the surface or rub it into it. This is a formal use of apply, which often occurs in written instructions.

Apply the cream evenly.She applied a little make-up.

In conversation and in most kinds of writing, don't say that you apply something. You say that you put it on, rub it on, rub it in, or spread it on.

She put some cream on to soothe her sunburn.Rub in some oil to darken it.

apply

Past participle: applied
Gerund: applying

Imperative
apply
apply

Present
I apply
you apply
he/she/it applies
we apply
you apply
they apply

Preterite
I applied
you applied
he/she/it applied
we applied
you applied
they applied

Present Continuous
I am applying
you are applying
he/she/it is applying
we are applying
you are applying
they are applying

Present Perfect
I have applied
you have applied
he/she/it has applied
we have applied
you have applied
they have applied

Past Continuous
I was applying
you were applying
he/she/it was applying
we were applying
you were applying
they were applying

Past Perfect
I had applied
you had applied
he/she/it had applied
we had applied
you had applied
they had applied

Future
I will apply
you will apply
he/she/it will apply
we will apply
you will apply
they will apply

Future Perfect
I will have applied
you will have applied
he/she/it will have applied
we will have applied
you will have applied
they will have applied

Future Continuous
I will be applying
you will be applying
he/she/it will be applying
we will be applying
you will be applying
they will be applying

Present Perfect Continuous
I have been applying
you have been applying
he/she/it has been applying
we have been applying
you have been applying
they have been applying

Future Perfect Continuous
I will have been applying
you will have been applying
he/she/it will have been applying
we will have been applying
you will have been applying
they will have been applying

Past Perfect Continuous
I had been applying
you had been applying
he/she/it had been applying
we had been applying
you had been applying
they had been applying

Conditional
I would apply
you would apply
he/she/it would apply
we would apply
you would apply
they would apply

Past Conditional
I would have applied
you would have applied
he/she/it would have applied
we would have applied
you would have applied
they would have applied

Thesaurus

Verb	1.	apply - put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose; "use your head!"; "we only use Spanish at home"; "I can't use this tool"; "Apply a magnetic field here"; "This thinking was applied to many projects"; "How do you utilize this tool?"; "I apply this rule to get good results"; "use the plastic bags to store the food"; "He doesn't know how to use a computer"employ, use, utilise, utilizededicate, devote, commit, consecrate, give - give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; "She committed herself to the work of God"; "give one's talents to a good cause"; "consecrate your life to the church"play - employ in a game or in a specific position; "They played him on first base"play - use or move; "I had to play my queen"pull out all the stops - use all resources available; "The organizers pulled out all the stops for the centennial meeting"put, assign - attribute or give; "She put too much emphasis on her the last statement"; "He put all his efforts into this job"; "The teacher put an interesting twist to the interpretation of the story"ply - use diligently; "ply your wits!"address - address or apply oneself to something, direct one's efforts towards something, such as a questionwaste - use inefficiently or inappropriately; "waste heat"; "waste a joke on an unappreciative audience"misapply, misuse - apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly; "The words are misapplied in this context"; "You are misapplying the name of this religious group"avail - use to one's advantage; "He availed himself of the available resources"overuse, overdrive - make use of too often or too extensivelycannibalise, cannibalize - use parts of something to repair something elsereprocess, reuse, recycle - use again after processing; "We must recycle the cardboard boxes"exploit, work - use or manipulate to one's advantage; "He exploit the new taxation system"; "She knows how to work the system"; "he works his parents for sympathy"exploit, tap - draw from; make good use of; "we must exploit the resources we are given wisely"strain, extend - use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity; "He really extended himself when he climbed Kilimanjaro"; "Don't strain your mind too much"exercise, exert - put to use; "exert one's power or influence"enjoy - have benefit from; "enjoy privileges"take - travel or go by means of a certain kind of transportation, or a certain route; "He takes the bus to work"; "She takes Route 1 to Newark"share - use jointly or in commonput to work, work - cause to work; "he is working his servants hard"implement - apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design; "implement a procedure"practice, use, apply - avail oneself to; "apply a principle"; "practice a religion"; "use care when going down the stairs"; "use your common sense"; "practice non-violent resistance"resort, recur, fall back - have recourse to; "The government resorted to rationing meat"
	2.	apply - be pertinent or relevant or applicable; "The same laws apply to you!"; "This theory holds for all irrational numbers"; "The same rules go for everyone"go for, holdconcern, have to do with, pertain, bear on, come to, touch on, refer, relate, touch - be relevant to; "There were lots of questions referring to her talk"; "My remark pertained to your earlier comments"lend oneself, apply - be applicable to; as to an analysis; "This theory lends itself well to our new data"
	3.	apply - ask (for something); "He applied for a leave of absence"; "She applied for college"; "apply for a job"call for, request, bespeak, quest - express the need or desire for; ask for; "She requested an extra bed in her room"; "She called for room service"put in, submit - make an application as for a job or funding; "We put in a grant to the NSF"
	4.	apply - apply to a surface; "She applied paint to the back of the house"; "Put on make-up!"put ondab, swab, swob - apply (usually a liquid) to a surface; "dab the wall with paint"daub - apply to a surface; "daub paint onto the wall"cover - provide with a covering or cause to be covered; "cover her face with a handkerchief"; "cover the child with a blanket"; "cover the grave with flowers"gum - cover, fill, fix or smear with or as if with gum; "if you gum the tape it is stronger"dress - put a dressing on; "dress the salads"cream - put on cream, as on one's face or body; "She creams her face every night"cold-cream - put cold cream on one's faceputty - apply putty in order to fix or fill; "putty the window sash"sponge on - apply with a sponge; "The painter sponged on his washes"clap on, slam on, slap on - apply carelessly; "slap some paint onto the wall"
	5.	apply - be applicable to; as to an analysis; "This theory lends itself well to our new data"lend oneselfgo for, apply, hold - be pertinent or relevant or applicable; "The same laws apply to you!"; "This theory holds for all irrational numbers"; "The same rules go for everyone"
	6.	apply - give or convey physically; "She gave him First Aid"; "I gave him a punch in the nose"givedeal out, dish out, dispense, distribute, dole out, mete out, parcel out, shell out, lot, administer, allot, deal - administer or bestow, as in small portions; "administer critical remarks to everyone present"; "dole out some money"; "shell out pocket money for the children"; "deal a blow to someone"; "the machine dispenses soft drinks"give - give (as medicine); "I gave him the drug"tread - apply (the tread) to a tireadminister - perform (a church sacrament) ritually; "administer the last unction"
	7.	apply - avail oneself to; "apply a principle"; "practice a religion"; "use care when going down the stairs"; "use your common sense"; "practice non-violent resistance"practice, useapply, employ, use, utilise, utilize - put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose; "use your head!"; "we only use Spanish at home"; "I can't use this tool"; "Apply a magnetic field here"; "This thinking was applied to many projects"; "How do you utilize this tool?"; "I apply this rule to get good results"; "use the plastic bags to store the food"; "He doesn't know how to use a computer"follow - adhere to or practice; "These people still follow the laws of their ancient religion"
	8.	apply - ensure observance of laws and rules; "Apply the rules to everyone";enforce, implementcompel, obligate, oblige - force somebody to do something; "We compel all students to fill out this form"execute, run - carry out a process or program, as on a computer or a machine; "Run the dishwasher"; "run a new program on the Mac"; "the computer executed the instruction"execute - carry out the legalities of; "execute a will or a deed"
	9.	apply - refer (a word or name) to a person or thing; "He applied this racial slur to me!"denote, refer - have as a meaning; "`multi-' denotes `many' "
	10.	apply - apply oneself to; "Please apply yourself to your homework"dedicate, devote, commit, consecrate, give - give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; "She committed herself to the work of God"; "give one's talents to a good cause"; "consecrate your life to the church"

apply

verb1. request, seek, appeal, put in, petition, inquire, solicit, claim, sue, requisition, make application I am continuing to apply for jobs.2. be relevant, concern, relate, refer, be fitting, be appropriate, be significant, fit, suit, pertain, be applicable, bear upon, appertain The rule applies where a person owns stock in a company.3. use, exercise, carry out, employ, engage, implement, practise, execute, assign, administer, exert, enact, utilize, bring to bear, put to use, bring into play The government appears to be applying the same principle.4. put on, work in, cover with, lay on, paint on, anoint, spread on, rub in, smear on, shampoo in, bring into contact with Applying the dye can be messy, particularly on long hair.5. exert, place, put on Apply direct pressure to the wound.apply yourself to something work hard at, concentrate on, study at, pay attention to, try at, commit yourself to, buckle down to (informal), be assiduous in, devote yourself to, be diligent in, dedicate yourself to, make an effort at, address yourself to, be industrious in, persevere at or with He had applied himself to this task with considerable energy.

apply

verb1. To provide as a remedy:administer, dispense, give.2. To put into action or use:actuate, employ, exercise, exploit, implement, practice, use, utilize.Idioms: avail oneself of, bring into play, bring to bear, make use of, put into practice, put to use.3. To devote (oneself or one's efforts):address, bend, buckle down, concentrate, dedicate, devote, direct, focus, give, turn.4. To be pertinent:appertain, bear on (or upon), concern, pertain, refer, relate.Idioms: have a bearing on, have to do with.5. To bring an appeal or request, for example, to the attention of:address, appeal, approach, petition.Obsolete: sue.6. To look to when in need:go, refer, repair, resort, run, turn.Idioms: fall back on, have recourse to.7. To ask for employment, acceptance, or admission:petition, put in.

Translations

使用实施把...应用于提出申请敷

apply

(əˈplai) verb1. (with to) to put (something) on or against something else. to apply ointment to a cut. 使用，敷，涂 2. (with to) to use (something) for some purpose. He applied his wits to planning their escape.把...应用于3. (with for) to ask for (something) formally. You could apply (to the manager) for a job.提出申请4. (with to) to concern. This rule does not apply to him.适用5. to be in force. The rule doesn't apply at weekends.实施apˈpliance (əˈplai-) noun an instrument or tool used for a particular job. washing-machines and other electrical appliances. 器具，器械，装置 ˈapplicable (ˈӕpli-) adjectiveThis rule is not applicable (to me) any longer.可适用的ˌapplicaˈbility noun适用性ˈapplicant (ˈӕpli-) noun a person who applies (for a job etc). There were two hundred applicants for the job.申请人ˌappliˈcation (ӕpli-) noun1. a formal request; an act of applying. several applications for the new job; The syllabus can be obtained on application to the headmaster.申请2. hard work. He has got a good job through sheer application. 用功，勤奋，勤勉 3. an ointment etc applied to a cut, wound etc. 涂敷物，搽剂，敷用物 apply oneself/one's mind (with to) to give one's full attention or energy (to a task etc). If he would apply himself he could pass his exams. 专心，认真地投入…

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apply oneself

To try hard or concentrate one's abilities (toward something). Without the preposition "to," it refers to a concentrated effort in general. I know you think you won't be able to understand this level of math, but you just need to apply yourself, and you'll find success. If we apply ourselves to the problem, we'll find a solution eventually.See also: apply

apply for Chiltern Hundreds

To leave one's job/office/post. If members of the British House of Parliament wish to resign from office before the end of their term, they must apply to the honorary post of the "Chiltern Hundreds" (an obsolete administrative district in south-central England). Primarily heard in UK. I can't stand this job's stressful clients and erratic schedule any longer—it's time for me to apply for the Chiltern Hundreds. You better give Mark a raise or something. Otherwise, I think he's going to apply for the Chiltern Hundreds, and then you'll have to fill his position all over again!See also: apply, Hundred

apply to

1. To use for a specific reason or goal. In this usage, a noun appears between "apply" and "to." I want to live debt-free, so I just applied all of my savings to my student loans.2. To take action for a specific outcome. In this usage, a noun appears between "apply" and "to." If you apply more time to your studies, I'm sure you'll pass your test. Apply more pressure to stop the bleeding.3. To rub or place something onto another surface. In this usage, a noun appears between "apply" and "to." Apply the cream to your foot once a day to reduce the inflammation. Have you applied the frosting to the cake yet?4. To submit an application for something, such as a job, school, or program. I applied to the scholarship program, but I haven't heard anything back yet. Which colleges have you applied to?5. To impact or be pertinent to a person, thing, or group. The new dress code applies to all employees, regardless of seniority. I'm pretty sure that rule only applies to underclassmen.See also: apply

apply within

1. noun A set phrase indicating that one can enter a particular business (such as a store) and submit an application for employment there. It typically appears on a sign posted on the door or window of the business. The sign outside says "apply within," so here I am! Can I have an application?2. verb To enter a particular business (such as a store) and submit an application for employment there. If you're interested in working there, you can apply within.See also: apply, within

push off

1. Literally, to push against a dock in order to move one's boat away from shore. I'll need you to push off while I steer the boat.2. By extension, to leave or depart. We both need to be up early tomorrow, so we'll be pushing off soon.3. In some sports, to push another player in order to propel oneself away and create more distance from them, typically in order to get "open" to receive a pass, etc. Such a maneuver is typically against the rules. You can clearly see in the replay that Williams pushed off. The refs missed that one.See also: off, push

apply for (something)

To pursue something, such as a job, often through a formal process. When's the deadline to apply for financial aid?See also: apply

apply (oneself) to (something)

To put forth effort toward some task or goal. Honey, if you would just apply yourself to your schoolwork, you would get much better grades.See also: apply

apply oneself to something

to work hard and diligently at something. You should apply yourself to your studies. She applied herself to her work and the time passed very rapidly.See also: apply

apply something to something

1. Lit. to put something onto the surface of something. Apply the decal to the surface of the glass. Apply the paint evenly to each surface. 2. Fig. to use something, such as force, effort, etc., on something or in the performance of some task. Apply more effort in your school work. An even greater effort has been applied to make sure we finish on time.See also: apply

apply to someone or something

[for rules, laws, etc.] to affect someone or something; to be relevant to someone or something. Does this rule apply to me? These policies apply only to very large companies.See also: apply

apply (to someone or something) (for something)

to ask for something from someone or an organization. You must apply to the proper office for permission. I applied to seven colleges for admission.

apply within

to ask about something [inside some place]. (Usually part of a sign or announcement posted outside a place.) The sign outside the office read, "Apply within." If you are interested in working here, please apply within.See also: apply, within

push off

and shove offto leave. (As if one were pushing a boat away from a dock.) Well, it looks like it's time to push off. It's time to go. Let's shove off.See also: off, push

push (oneself) off (on something)

[for someone in a boat] to apply pressure to something on the shore, thus propelling the boat and oneself away. The weekend sailor pushed himself off on the boat he had been moored to. We pushed off on the dock.See also: off, push

push someone or something off (of) someone or something

and push someone or something offto apply pressure to and force someone or something off someone or something. (Of is usually retained before pronouns.) He continued to come at me, but I managed to push him off me and escape. I pushed off the attacker.See also: off, push

push off

Also, shove off. Leave, set out, depart, as in The patrol pushed off before dawn, or It's time to shove off. This usage alludes to the literal meaning of a person in a boat pushing against the bank or dock to move away from the shore. [Colloquial; early 1900s] See also: off, push

apply for

v. To request or seek some assistance, admission, or employment: At least fifty people applied for the job. I might have to apply for unemployment benefits.See also: apply

apply to

v.1. To attach something to the surface of something: You must apply the glue to the paper sparingly, or else the paper will wrinkle.2. To put something to some special use: She applied all her income to the mortgage.3. To be pertinent or relevant to someone or something: This rule applies to everyone; there are no exceptions.4. To request or seek assistance, admission, or employment from some organization: I will apply to college next year.5. To devote someone or someone's efforts to something. Used reflexively: In the summer I relaxed, but in the fall I applied myself to my studies.See also: apply

push off

v.1. To shove or thrust something or someone from a place: She climbed up to the roof and pushed off the snow. He pushed a glass off the table, and it shattered.2. To set out; depart: The infantry patrol pushed off before dawn.3. To launch or move away by pushing against a surface: I can jump higher when I push off the ground with my left foot. We got in the boat and pushed off from the dock.See also: off, push

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verb request

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verb be relevant

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verb use

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verb put on

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verb to provide as a remedy

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verb to put into action or use

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verb to devote (oneself or one's efforts)

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verb to be pertinent

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verb to bring an appeal or request, for example, to the attention of

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verb to look to when in need

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verb to ask for employment, acceptance, or admission

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verb put into service

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