单词 | apply |
释义 | ap·ply ![]() v. ap·plied, ap·ply·ing, ap·plies v.tr. 1. To bring into contact with something; put on: applied glue sparingly to the paper. 2. To put to or adapt for a special use: applies all her money to her mortgage. 3. To put into action: applied the brakes. 4. To engage (oneself) in a task with close attention or persistence: applied myself to my studies. v.intr. 1. To be pertinent or relevant: a rule that applies to everyone. 2. To request or seek assistance, employment, or admission: applied for unemployment benefits; will apply to college next year. [Middle English applien, from Old French aplier, from Latin applicāre, to affix : ad-, ad- + plicāre, to fold together; see plek- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] ap·plia·ble adj. ap·plier n. |
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