| 单词 | use |
| 释义 | use use /juːz/ verb [T] (used, used) (WORD) ► B2 to say or write a particular word or phrase: » "Autumn" is used in British English and "fall" in American English.» That's an expression she often uses to describe how she feels. use /juːz/ verb [T] (used, used) (PURPOSE) ↑Verb Endings for use ► A1 to put something such as a tool, skill, or building to a particular purpose: » This glass has been used - please fetch me a clean one.» [+ to infinitive] Use scissors to cut the shapes out.» Going on the expedition gives me a chance to use all the training I've had.» The old hospital isn't used any more.» These lights are used for illuminating the playing area.» To use military force against the protesters would be unacceptable.» INFORMAL I could use (= I would like) some help putting these decorations up if you're not too busy.Thesaurus+: ↑Using and misusingWord Builder:–Nouns: usage, use, misuse, usefulness, user, disuse–Adjectives: reusable, used, unused, useful, useless, disused–Verbs: use, misuse, reuse–Adverbs: usefully• • • Extra Examples:» Your table manners are appalling - don't you know how to use a knife and fork?» Please use the side entrance.» If we clear out the spare room, you can use it as a study.» The teacher demonstrated how to use the equipment.» Pronouns are often used to refer to a noun that has already been mentioned. use /juːz/ verb [T] (used, used) (REDUCE) ↑Verb Endings for use ► B1 to reduce the amount of or finish something, by eating it, burning it, writing on it, or by a chemical reaction: » We've used (up) nearly all of the bread - will you buy some more?» Does she still use drugs?» Don't worry if you use the polish up (= finish it) - I'm going shopping tomorrow.→ COMPARE CONSUME(Cf. ↑consume)Thesaurus+: ↑Using and misusing• • • Extra Examples:» There wasn't enough coal during the war, so we had to use it sparingly.» We used four tins of paint when we painted the ceiling.» There's no hot water - Rachel used it all for her bath.» All right - who used the last carton of milk?» Can I use some of that wrapping paper, or do you need it yourself? use /juːz/ verb [T] (used, used) USUALLY DISAPPROVING (TAKE ADVANTAGE) ↑Verb Endings for use ► C2 to take advantage of a person or situation; to exploit: » He's just using you - he'll steal your ideas and then take the credit for them himself.» It might be possible to use their mistake to help us get what we want.» Within the relationship he feels ill (= badly) used most of the time.Thesaurus+: ↑Treating people or animals badly , ↑Insults and abuse , ↑Unkind, cruel and unfeeling , ↑Violent or aggressive• • • Extra Examples:» She uses her newspaper column to expound her views on environmental issues.» I think that some of her friends use her, rather, because she is so generous.» She is just using the situation to gain a lot of cheap publicity.» Many illegal immigrants are being shamefully used by unscrupulous employers.» After years of being used and abused by her husband, Ruth finally left him. use verb (IN THE PAST) ↑Verb Endings for use use to /ˈjuːsˌtə/► F0 In negative sentences and questions, 'use to' replaces 'used to' when it follows 'did' or 'didn't': » Did he use to be the doctor in 'Star Trek'?» We didn't use to go out much in the winter months.Thesaurus+: ↑In the past use /juːs/ noun (PURPOSE) B1 [C or U] a purpose for which something is used: » A food processor has a variety of uses in the kitchen.» Don't throw that cloth away, you'll find a use for it one day.» No, I don't want to buy a boat - I have no use for one!Thesaurus+: ↑Goals and purposesA2 [U] the act of using something, or a period of time when something is being used or can be used: » You should be able to put your experience in electronics to (good) use in your new job.» Don't touch the machine when it's in use.» Sorry but the escalator is out of (US USUALLY not in) use (= not operating).» There has been some increase in the use of casual labour over recent years.» Traditional farming methods are going out of/coming into use (= used less and less/more and more) in many areas.Thesaurus+: ↑Using and misusingmake use of sthB2 to use something that is available: » We might as well make use of the hotel's facilities.Thesaurus+: ↑Using and misusingthe use of sthC2 permission to use something, or the ability to use something: » They said we could have the use of their flat at the coast whenever they weren't there.» She hurt her arm in the fall and lost the use of her fingers temporarily.Thesaurus+: ↑Using and misusingWord Builder:–Nouns: usage, use, misuse, usefulness, user, disuse–Adjectives: reusable, used, unused, useful, useless, disused–Verbs: use, misuse, reuse–Adverbs: usefully• • • Extra Examples:» The use of cameras in this museum is strictly forbidden.» I made good use of my time , mixing with a lot of different people and practising my Spanish.» We make helicopters mainly for military use rather than civil use.» There was a big controversy over the use of drugs in athletics.» We disapprove of this use of company funds for political purposes. use /juːs/ noun [C or U] (REDUCTION) ► F0 an action that reduces or finishes the amount of something available, by eating it, burning it, writing on it, or by a chemical reaction: » Building a dam would be a use of financial resources which this country cannot afford.Thesaurus+: ↑Using and misusing use /juːs/ noun [C] (WORD) ► F0 one of the meanings of a word, or the way that a particular word is used: » Can you list all the uses of the word "point"? 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