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单词 apply
释义 ap·ply
\əˈplī\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-es)
Etymology: Middle English applien, aplien, from Middle French aplier, from Latin applicare to apply, attach, devote, from ad- + plicare to fold, twist together — more at ply
transitive verb
1.
 a. : to make use of as suitable, fitting, or relevant
  < apply the rule to each situation >
  < apply an epithet to a person >
  < apply a word to a new idea >
 b. : to put to use especially for some practical purpose
  < apply knowledge >
  : to use for a particular purpose or in a particular case
  < apply money to the payment of a debt >
 c. : to bring into action
  < he applied his brakes quickly >
 d. : to put into effect : impose
  < apply an embargo >
 e.
  (1) : to place in contact
   < apply an antiseptic to a cut >
   : lay or spread on : overlay
   < sand the wood before applying the varnish >
  (2) : superpose
   < apply one triangle upon another >
2. : to devote or employ diligently or with close attention
 < apply oneself to a task >
 < apply your wits to this problem >
3. obsolete : practice : carry on : ply
intransitive verb
1.
 a. : to be in contact : adhere, fit
  < nails apply in prebored holes >
 b. : to have a valid connection, agreement, or analogy : having a bearing : be pertinent
  < the argument applies to the case >
2.
 a. obsolete : to be adapted : suit
 b. : to devote oneself : attend closely
  < the more you apply the quicker you will learn >
3. : to make an appeal or a request especially formally and often in writing and usually for something of benefit to oneself
 < apply to an employer for a job >
 < apply to a bank for a loan >
Synonyms: see direct, use
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