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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary ap·ply \\ə-ˈplī\\ verb (ap·plied ; ap·ply·ing) ETYMOLOGY Middle English applien, from Anglo-French aplier,from Latin applicare, from ad- + plicare to fold — more at ply DATE 14th century transitive verb 1. a. to put to use especially for some practical purpose applies pressure to get what he wants b. to bring into action apply the brakes c. to lay or spread on apply varnish d. to put into operation or effect apply a law 2. to employ diligently or with close attention should apply yourself to your work intransitive verb 1. to have relevance or a valid connection this rule applies to freshmen only 2. to make an appeal or request especially in the form of a written application apply for a job • ap·pli·er \\-ˈplī(-ə)r\\ noun English Etymology apply late 14c., from O.Fr . aplier (Mod.Fr. appliquer), from L.applicare "to attach to, to devote oneself to," from ad- "to" + plicare "fold" see ply (v.)). The etymological sense is "to bring things in contact with one another."http://O.Fr Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7 ☞ apply apply / E5plai / verb(ap·plies, ap·ply·ing, ap·plied, ap·plied) FOR JOB / COURSE 求职；办手续 1. ~ (to sb / sth) (for sth) to make a formal request, usually in writing, for sth such as a job, a place at college, university, etc. (通常以书面形式)申请,请求: ▪ [V] to apply for a job / passport / grant 申请工作/护照/拨款 to apply to a company / university 向公司/大学申请 You should apply in person / by letter. 你应该当面/写信申请。 ▪ [V to inf] He has applied to join the army. 他已报名参军。 USE 用 2. [VN] ~ sth (to sth) to use sth or make sth work in a particular situation 使用；应用: to apply economic sanctions / political pressure 采用经济制裁；施加政治压力 The new technology was applied to farming. 这项新技术已应用于农业。 PAINT / CREAM 油漆；乳剂 3. [VN] ~ sth (to sth) to put or spread sth such as paint, cream, etc. onto a surface 涂；敷；施: Apply the cream sparingly to your face and neck. 把乳霜薄薄地抹在脸和脖子上。 BE RELEVANT 有关 4. (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) ~ (to sb / sth) to concern or relate to sb / sth 有关；涉及: ▪ [V] Special conditions apply if you are under 18. 18 岁以下者按特殊情况处理。 What I am saying applies only to some of you. 我所说的只涉及你们中的一些人。 ▪ [VN] The word 'unexciting' could never be applied to her novels. "乏味"这个词绝对和她的小说沾不上边儿。 WORK HARD 勤奋 5. [VN] ~ yourself (to sth / to doing sth) to work at sth or study sth very hard 勤奋工作；努力学习: You would pass your exams if you applied yourself. 努力学习就会通过考试。 We applied our minds to finding a solution to our problem. 我们绞尽脑汁寻求解决问题的办法。 PRESS HARD 用力压 6. [VN] to press on sth hard with your hand, foot, etc. to make sth work or have an effect on sth 手压；脚踩: to apply the brakes (of a vehicle) 踩刹车 Pressure applied to the wound will stop the bleeding. 压住伤口可以止血。 Oxford Collocations Dictionary for Students of English apply verb 1 be relevant ADV. equally These principles apply equally in all cases. PREP. to These restrictions do not apply to us. PHRASES the same applies British companies are subject to international laws and the same applies to companies in Europe. 2 put/spread on a surface ADV. directly | evenly | freely | sparingly Apply the insecticide sparingly. PREP. over Apply the glue evenly over both surfaces. | to Never apply the cleaning liquid directly to the surface. OLT apply verb ⇨ apply 1 (apply sanctions)⇨ apply 2 (special conditions apply)⇨ ask 2 (apply for a job) Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged 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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