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单词 application
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applicationnoun

uk/ˌæp.lɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/us/ˌæp.ləˈkeɪ.ʃən/

application noun (REQUEST)

B1 [ C or U ] an official request for something, usually in writing:

a letter of application
Free information will be sent out on application to (= if you ask) the central office.
I've sent off applications for four different jobs.
Have you filled in the application form for your passport yet?
[ + to infinitive ] Argentina has submitted an application to host the World Cup.

More examples

  • Have you completed your application form yet?
  • Please enclose a curriculum vitae with your letter of application.
  • The application form will ask for your place of birth.
  • You must submit your application before 1 January.
  • She produced some bogus documents to support her application.

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Making appeals & requests

  • a cry for help idiom
  • appellate
  • apply
  • ask for sb
  • beseech
  • besiege
  • besought
  • bum
  • cri de coeur
  • crowdsource
  • freeloader
  • gateway
  • hit
  • hit sb up
  • I'll thank you to do sth idiom
  • pester
  • petition
  • request
  • scrounge
  • sponge

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application noun (COMPUTER)

B2 [ C ] a computer program that is designed for a particular purpose:

spreadsheet applications

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Computer programming & software

  • abandonware
  • ad-blocker
  • ad-blocking
  • adware
  • alpha
  • analytics
  • backup software
  • CD-RW
  • compile
  • killer app
  • lisp
  • LMS
  • low-level language
  • macro
  • mashup
  • patch
  • shortcut
  • systems analyst
  • virtual memory
  • worm

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application noun (USE)

C2 [ C or U ] a way in which something can be used for a particular purpose:

The design has many applications.
the application of this research in the treatment of cancer

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Using and misusing

  • adopt
  • adoption
  • advantage
  • avail
  • avail yourself of sth
  • be/go heavy on sth idiom
  • exercise
  • go into sth
  • go through sth
  • gobble sth up
  • make capital out of sth idiom
  • max
  • mine
  • unused
  • upcycle
  • upcycling
  • usable
  • usage
  • use
  • wear

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application noun (HARD WORK)

[ U ] the determination to work hard over a period of time in order to succeed at something:

Joshua clearly has ability in this subject but lacks application.

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Strength of will and determination

  • alpha male
  • bitter
  • bloody-minded
  • character
  • determination
  • dogged
  • earnest
  • fibre
  • mettle
  • militant
  • obstinate
  • perseverance
  • pigheaded
  • resolution
  • resolve
  • single-minded
  • stamina
  • staying power
  • stick-to-it-iveness
  • wilful

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application noun (PUTTING ON)

[ C or U ] the act of spreading or rubbing a substance such as cream or paint on a surface, or a layer of cream or paint:

Leave the paint to dry between applications.
Regular application of the cream should reduce swelling within 24 hours.

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Covering and adding layers

  • asphalt
  • bestrew
  • binder
  • blanket
  • blindfold
  • carpet
  • coat
  • fall over sth/sb
  • film
  • film over
  • fur
  • gild
  • gum sth up
  • inlay
  • pad
  • render
  • seal
  • swathe
  • whitewash
  • wreathe

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application noun (RELATION TO)

[ C or U ] a way in which a rule or law, etc. relates to or is important for someone or something:

The new laws have (a) particular application to the self-employed.

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Linking and relating

  • affiliated
  • AL
  • appertain to sth
  • applicable
  • associate
  • associated
  • bond
  • concern
  • connection
  • context
  • interconnected
  • interplay
  • interrelate
  • interrelationship
  • kindred
  • tar sb with the same brush idiom
  • the same/that goes for sb/sth idiom
  • tie (sth) in
  • tie-in
  • tie-up

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applicationnoun

uk/ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/us

[ C ] HR an official request for a job, a place on a course, etc., usually in writing:

an application for sth We received over 250 applications for the post.
make/submit an application You can submit your application online.
a job/college/membership application
the application procedure/process

[ C ] FINANCE an official request to get something such as a loan or shares:

turn down/refuse/reject an application Her mortgage application was refused.
grant/approve an application You will receive the money as soon as your application is approved.
make/put in/submit an application
a loan/credit card/share application

[ C ] an official request for permission to do something:

an application to do sth Officials have denied his many applications to add a second storey to his home.
an application for sth Her application for asylum in Ireland was successful.
a planning/licence/passport application

[ C ] IT a computer program that is designed for a particular purpose:

Email is the most often-used application.
An error message reported that there was not enough memory to run the application.
internet/web/Windows™ application
an application programs/software

[ C ] a way in which something can be used:

The new technology has many applications.
practical/commercial applications There are obvious practical applications for the research.

[ U ] the act of using something for a particular purpose:

the application of sth There are many opportunities for the application of e-commerce.

See also

enterprise application
multiple applications
originating application
share application
speculative application
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