| 单词 | applicable |
| 释义 | applicable (once / 812 pages) adj If something's applicable, it matters in a certain case: it's relevant. If we're going to have rules, shouldn't they be applicable to everyone? Is the idea that there's only one correct way to pronounce a word applicable when it comes to applicable? There's some disagreement about this among the experts, but you'll hear people pronounce applicable two ways: with emphasis on “app” or with emphasis on “plic.” So take your pick and use this word confidently wherever it's applicable. WORD FAMILYapplicable: applicability, applicably, inapplicable+/applicant: applicants/application: applications/applier: appliers/apply: applicable, applicant, application, applicative, applicatory, applied, applier, applies, applying, misapply/inapplicable: inapplicability, inapplicably/misapplication: misapplications/misapply: misapplication, misapplied, misapplies, misapplying USAGE EXAMPLESUnder the new law, the new symbol must be used in all applicable buildings constructed, substantially renovated or expanded after Jan. 1. Washington Times(Dec 30, 2016) The maximum raise is only applicable to the capital Bangkok and its surrounding provinces, the Bangkok Post reports. Time(Dec 29, 2016) Applicable restrictions for Friday will be announced by midday on Thursday. Reuters(Dec 28, 2016) adj capable of being applied; having relevance gave applicable examples to support her argument Syn relevant having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue |
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