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单词 used
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used modal uses and phrases

(juːst)
1. phrase
If something used to be done or used to be the case, it was done regularly in the past or was the case in the past.
People used to come and visit him every day.
He used to be one of the professors at the School of Education.
I feel more compassion and less anger than I used to.
2. phrase [with neg]
If something used not to be done or used not to be the case, it was not done in the past or was not the case in the past. The formsdid not use to and did not used to are also found, especially in spoken English.
Borrowing used not to be recommended.
At some point kids start doing things they didn't use to do. They get more independent.
He didn't used to like anyone walking on the lawns in the back garden.
3. 
See be used to
4. 
See get used to
English Easy Learning GrammarUsed toThe verb used to is a ‘marginal’ modal verb. Unlike the other modal verbs, it is onlyfound in the past tense. Therefore, when it is used with do to make ...   Read more

used adjective uses

(juːzd)
1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
A used object is dirty or spoiled because it has been used, and usually needs to be thrown away or washed.
...a used cotton ball stained with makeup.
He took a used envelope bearing an Irish postmark.
2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
A used car has already had one or more owners.
Would you buy a used car from this man?
His only big purchase has been a used Ford.
Synonyms: second-hand, worn, not new, cast-off More Synonyms of used

used in British English

(juːzd)
adjective
bought or sold second-hand
used cars

used in American English

(juzd)
verb transitive, verb intransitive
1.  pt. & pp. of
use
adjective
2. 
that has been used
3. 
secondhand
: see note at use

Examples of 'used' in a sentence
used

Should we opt for a new or used model?
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Used examples are thin on the ground.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Plus there are tips on how to get the best new or used deals.
The Sun (2011)
Good used examples sell very easily so you need to move fast.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Be ready to haggle on new and used motors.
The Sun (2010)
But sales were only modest and used examples are rare.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The glut of used cars means dealers will not be prepared to pay a premium for older cars in part exchange.
The Sun (2008)
Of course, these are now a good choice if you are after a cheap used buy.
The Sun (2010)
They also have a 2.5million giveaway on all new and used cars.
The Sun (2012)
Sales of new and used cars are expected to be down 4 per cent this year.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Sales last year of new and used cars were up by 12 per cent apiece.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
THINKING of buying a new or used car?
The Sun (2007)
 New and used reviews timesonline.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Despite the gloom we can play a part in keeping our car industry moving, by continuing to buy new and used cars.
The Sun (2008)
USED car prices have shot up because stocks are at an all-time low.
The Sun (2009)
With a budget of 9,000, could you recommend a reliable used car?
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Used examples are under 10,000.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The result is that few used examples will be identical, adding to the car's unique character.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The result is that few used examples will offer identical equipment lists so it's important to decide which extras are worth having and which are not.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
When it comes to buying older used cars, you're best off taking a mechanic with you to look for problems.
The Sun (2006)
 Used cars aren't affected so beware of dealers using VAT as an excuse to increase their prices.
The Sun (2011)
USED car auction prices rose for the fifth month in a row in March, but the increases are slowing down.
The Sun (2009)

In other languages
used

British English: used /juːzd/ ADJECTIVE
A used handkerchief, glass, or other object is dirty or spoiled because it has been used.
...a used coffee cup.
  • American English: used
  • Arabic: مُسْتَخْدَم
  • Brazilian Portuguese: usado
  • Chinese: 用旧了的
  • Croatian: rabljen
  • Czech: použitý
  • Danish: brugt
  • Dutch: gebruikt
  • European Spanish: usado
  • Finnish: käytetty
  • French: utilisé
  • German: gebraucht
  • Greek: μεταχειρισμένος
  • Italian: usato
  • Japanese: 中古の
  • Korean: 익숙한
  • Norwegian: brukt
  • Polish: używany
  • European Portuguese: usado
  • Romanian: uzat
  • Russian: использованный
  • Latin American Spanish: usado
  • Swedish: använd
  • Thai: ซึ่งถูกใช้ ใช้แล้ว
  • Turkish: kullanılmış
  • Ukrainian: використаний
  • Vietnamese: đã qua sử dụng
British English: used /juːst/ VERB
You use used to to talk about something that was true in the past but is not true now.
I used to live there.
  • American English: used
  • Arabic: تعادل البناء كان+ فعل ناقص
  • Brazilian Portuguese: costumar
  • Chinese: 过去曾做
  • Croatian: nekada
  • Czech: kdysi
  • Danish: plejede
  • Dutch: vroeger
  • European Spanish: partícula de pasado
  • Finnish: olla tapana
  • French: imparfait
  • German: hat (gelebt)
  • Greek: συνήθιζα
  • Italian: solevo, soleviimperfect tense
  • Japanese: かつて･･･だった
  • Korean: 예전에는~이었다
  • Norwegian: pleie
  • Polish: zwykł był, miał zwyczaj
  • European Portuguese: costumava
  • Romanian: a obișnui
  • Russian: когда-то
  • Latin American Spanish: soler
  • Swedish: brukade
  • Thai: เคย
  • Turkish: n/a
  • Ukrainian: позначає дію або стан, які мали місце протягом деякого часу у минулому
  • Vietnamese: đã từng

All related terms of 'used'

use
If you use something, you do something with it in order to do a job or to achieve a particular result or effect .
used to
made familiar with; accustomed to
half-used
having been partially used
well-used
used or employed often or for a long time; well-worn
be used to
If you are used to something, you are familiar with it because you have done it or experienced it many times before.
get used to
If you get used to something or someone, you become familiar with it or get to know them, so that you no longer feel that the thing or person is unusual or surprising .
ill-use
to use badly or cruelly; abuse ; maltreat
use up
to finish (a supply); consume completely
used-car salesman
a person who sells used cars
over-use
to use excessively
underused
Something useful that is underused is not used as much for people's benefit as it could be.

Chinese translation of 'used'

used

(juːzd)

adj

  1. [tissue, glass, envelope] 用过(過)的 (yòngguò de)
  2. [car] 旧(舊)的 (jiù de)

use

(njuːs; vbjuːz)

n

  1. (u/s) (= using) 使用 (shǐyòng)
    ⇒ the use of artificial drugs 人造药品的使用 (rénzào yàopǐn de shǐyòng)
  2. (c/u) (= purpose) 用途 (yòngtú) (种(種), zhǒng)
    ⇒ Metal detectors have many uses. 金属探测器有很多用途。 (Jīnshǔ tàncèqì yǒu hěn duō yòngtú.)
  3. (c) [of word] 用法 (yòngfǎ) (种(種), zhǒng)
    ⇒ Old uses of some words are dying out. 一些词的旧用法正逐渐消失。 (Yīxiē cí de jiù yòngfǎ zhèng zhújiàn xiāoshī.)

vt

  1. [object, tool] 使用 (shǐyòng)
  2. [word, phrase] 应(應)用 (yìngyòng)
  3. (pej) [person] 利用 (lìyòng)
  4. [supply] (also use up) 用完 (yòngwán)
    ⇒ You've used all the ice cubes. 你用掉了所有的冰块。 (Nǐ yòngdiàole suǒyǒu de bīngkuài.)
    to be in use 正被使用 (zhèng bèi shǐyòng)
    to go out of use 不再被使用 (bù zài bèi shǐyòng)
    to be of use (to sb) (对(對)某人)有用 ((duì mǒurén) yǒuyòng)
    to make use of sth 利用某物 (lìyòng mǒuwù)
    it's no use 没(沒)用的 (méiyòng de)
    it's no use arguing/crying etc 吵/哭等是没(沒)用的 (chǎo/kū děng shì méiyòng de)
    what's the use! 有什么(麼)用呢！ (yǒu shénme yòng ne!)
    to be no use (to sb) (对(對)某人)毫无(無)用处(處) ((duì mǒurén) háowú yòngchu)
    to have a use for sth 用得着(著)某物 (yòng de zháo mǒuwù)
    to have the use of sth 使用某物 (shǐyòng mǒuwù)
    she used to do it 她过(過)去是这(這)么(麼)做的 (tā guòqù shì zhème zuò de)
    I didn't use to or I used not to worry so much 我过(過)去不这(這)么(麼)焦虑(慮) (wǒ guòqù bù zhème jiāolǜ)
    to be used to sth/to doing sth 习(習)惯(慣)于(於)某事/做某事 (xíguàn yú mǒushì/zuò mǒushì)
    to get used to sth/to doing sth 开(開)始习(習)惯(慣)于(於)某事/做某事 (kāishǐ xíguàn yú mǒushì/zuò mǒushì)

All related terms of 'used'

use
[ u/s ] ( using ) 使用 shǐyòng ⇒ the use of artificial drugs → 人造药品的使用 rénzào yàopǐn de shǐyòng
she used to do it
她过(過)去是这(這)么(麼)做的 tā guòqù shì zhème zuò de
use up
用完 yòngwán
I go out more than I used to
我比过(過)去出去得多了 wǒ bǐ guòqù chūqù de duō le
to be used to sth/to doing sth
习(習)惯(慣)于(於)某事/做某事 xíguàn yú mǒushì/zuò mǒushì
to get used to sth/to doing sth
开(開)始习(習)惯(慣)于(於)某事/做某事 kāishǐ xíguàn yú mǒushì/zuò mǒushì
I can't get about as much as I used to
我不能再像我过(過)去那样(樣)到处(處)走动(動)了 wǒ bùnéng zài xiàng wǒ guòqù nàyàng dàochù zǒudòng le
I didn't use to or I used not to worry so much
我过(過)去不这(這)么(麼)焦虑(慮) wǒ guòqù bù zhème jiāolǜ
(adjective) 
Definition
second-hand
Would you buy a used car from this man?
Synonyms
second-hand
a stack of second-hand books
worn
not new
cast-off
hand-me-down (informal)
Most of the children wore hand-me-down clothes.
nearly new
shopsoiled
reach-me-down (informal)
preloved (slang)
Opposites
new
,
brand-new
, unused,
fresh
,
intact
,
pristine

Additional synonyms

in the sense of hand-me-down
Most of the children wore hand-me-down clothes.
Synonyms
cast-off,
used,
second-hand,
worn,
inherited,
passed on,
handed down,
reach-me-down (informal),
preloved (slang)

Synonyms of 'used'

used

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