单词 | apply |
释义 | ap·ply transitive verb 1. a. < apply the rule to each situation > < apply an epithet to a person > < apply a word to a new idea > b. < apply knowledge > : to use for a particular purpose or in a particular case < apply money to the payment of a debt > c. < he applied his brakes quickly > d. < apply an embargo > e. (1) < apply an antiseptic to a cut > : lay or spread on : overlay < sand the wood before applying the varnish > (2) < apply one triangle upon another > 2. < apply oneself to a task > < apply your wits to this problem > 3. obsolete intransitive verb 1. a. < nails apply in prebored holes > b. < the argument applies to the case > 2. a. obsolete b. < the more you apply the quicker you will learn > 3. < apply to an employer for a job > < apply to a bank for a loan > Synonyms: see direct, use |
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