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applying

/uh-plahy/US // əˈplaɪ //UK // (əˈplaɪ) //

应用,适用,适用于,适用的

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Definitions

v.有主动词 verb
  1. 1

    ap·plied, ap·ply·ing.

    • : to make use of as relevant, suitable, or pertinent: to apply a theory to a problem.
    • : to put to use, especially for a particular purpose: to apply pressure to open a door.
    • : to bring into action; use; employ: He applied the brakes and skidded to a stop.
    • : to use a label or other designation: Don't apply any such term to me.
    • : to use for or assign to a specific purpose: He applied a portion of his salary each week to savings.
    • : to put into effect: They applied the rules to new members only.
    • : to devote or employ diligently or with close attention: to apply one's mind to a problem; to apply oneself to a task.
    • : to place in contact with; lay or spread on: to apply paint to a wall; to apply a bandage to a wound.
    • : to bring into physical contact with or close proximity to: to apply a match to gunpowder.
    • : to credit to, as an account: to apply $10 to his account at the store.
v.无主动词 verb
  1. 1

    ap·plied, ap·ply·ing.

    • : to be pertinent, suitable, or relevant: The argument applies to the case. The theory doesn't apply.
    • : to make an application or request; ask: to apply for a job; to apply for a raise.
    • : to lay or spread on: The plastic coating is easy to apply on any surface.
    • : to be placed or remain in contact: This paint doesn't apply very easily.

Synonyms & Antonyms

verbwork hard

Examples

  • They should also consider more flexible criteria that different countries can meet and be able to apply for funding.

  • She had applied for, but did not get, the hockey video coach job.

  • Pfizer and Germany's BioNTech announced that they will apply on Friday for an FDA emergency use authorization for their coronavirus vaccine.

  • Over 90,000 students applied to take the shots before Sinopharm pulled down the portal days after putting it up.

  • That’s unless the committee chooses to make it clear right now that, yet again, non-Power Five schools need not apply for a spot in the four-team playoff.

  • But Cosby Truthers are applying their principles to the wrong cause.

  • “You are applying Western metrics to someone who is not using that metric against you,” referring to ISIS, Bolger said.

  • When the fast food giant announced a merger with a Canadian chain, politicians wasted no time applying the special sauce.

  • In fact Palestinians, gay or straight, are barred from even applying for refugee status in Israel.

  • In fact, Sikhs are even discriminated against when applying to join the NYPD because of their turbans and beards.

  • Little did Tressan dream to what a cask of gunpowder he was applying the match of his smug pertness.

  • The financial condition of the applying bank or trust company and the general character of its management.

  • If sewage is to be used at all, there seems little doubt that it must be by applying it entire, and in the liquid state.

  • Some care, however, is necessary in applying this test, as in the hands of inexperienced persons it is sometimes fallacious.

  • The courts are constantly applying it, and in doing so are putting their meaning or interpretation on the words of the statute.