单词 | practise |
释义 | practise v. (US practice)   1. tr. perform habitually; carry out in action (practise the same method; practise what you preach).   2. tr. & (foll. by in, on) intr. do repeatedly as an exercise to improve a skill; exercise oneself in or on (an activity requiring skill) (had to practise in the art of speaking; practise your reading).   3. tr. (as practised adj.) experienced, expert (a practised liar; with a practised hand).   4. tr. a pursue or be engaged in (a profession, religion, etc.). b (as practising adj.) currently active or engaged in (a profession or activity) (a practising Christian; a practising lawyer).   5. intr. (foll. by on, upon) take advantage of; impose upon.   6. intr. archaic scheme, contrive (when first we practise to deceive). Derivatives practiser n. Etymology: ME f. OF pra(c)tiser or med.L practizare alt. f. practicare (as PRACTICAL) |
随便看 |
英语词典包含43808条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。