| 单词 | apply |
| 释义 | apply v. (-ies, -ied) 1. intr. (often foll. by for, to, or to + infin.) make a formal request for something to be done, given, etc. (apply for a job; apply for help to the governors; applied to be sent overseas). 2. intr. have relevance (does not apply in this case). 3. tr. a make use of as relevant or suitable; employ (apply the rules). b operate (apply the handbrake). 4. tr. (often foll. by to) a put or spread on (applied the ointment to the cut). b administer (applied the remedy; applied common sense to the problem). 5. refl. (often foll. by to) devote oneself (applied myself to the task). Derivatives applier n. Etymology: ME f. OF aplier f. L applicare fold, fasten to |
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