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apply
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
applies; applied; applying
applies; applied; applying
Learner's definition of APPLY
1
[no object] : to ask formally for something (such as a job, admission to a school, a loan, etc.) usually in writing（通常以书面形式）申请，请求 — often + for — sometimes followed by to + verb有时接动词不定式
- For further information, apply to the address below.欲知详情，通过以下地址询问。
- I applied in writing to several different companies.我向几家公司递交了书面申请。
- You must have a high school diploma for this job. High school dropouts need not apply.这份工作需要有高中学历，高中肄业生不得申请。
- I applied for several jobs and was offered one.我申请了几份工作并得到了其中的一个。
- Anyone can apply for membership.任何人都可以申请成为会员。
- We applied to the bank for a loan.我们向银行申请贷款。
- To apply for our credit card, just fill out this form and send it to us.申请我公司的信用卡，只要填写这张表并寄给我们就可以了。
- Many high school students have begun applying for college. [=asking to be accepted as students at colleges or universities by filling out and sending applications]许多高中生已开始大学入学申请了。
- Anyone can apply to become a member.任何人都可以申请成为会员。
2
[+ object] : to put or spread (something) on a surface, a part of the body, etc.涂；敷；抹
- After applying a thin layer of paint to the wall and letting it dry, apply another coat.在墙上涂一层薄漆并晾干之后，再涂一层。
- We applied the ointment to the cut.我们把药膏涂抹在伤口上。
- I washed my face and applied fresh makeup.我洗了脸并重新化了妆。
- Fertilizer was applied to the lawn every two weeks.草坪每两个星期施一次肥。
3
[+ object] : to cause (force, pressure, etc.) to have an effect or to be felt施加，实施，实行（武力、压力等以达到…）
- He was able to stop the bleeding by applying pressure to the cut. [=by pressing on/against the cut]他通过对伤口施压止住了血。
- He knows how to apply [=use, exert] pressure to get what he wants.他知道如何施压以获得所需。
- The police should have been able to deal with the situation without applying [=using] force.警方本应能够不采用武力就控制住局面。
4
[+ object] : to use (an idea, method, law, etc.) in a particular situation使用；运用；采用
- Try to solve the math problems by applying the formulas/methods that we learned in class.尽量用我们在课上学过的公式/方法来解这些数学题。
- They applied a new technique to solve an old problem.他们采用了新技术来解决一个老问题。
- We can handle these problems effectively if we apply the lessons learned from past experiences.如果我们汲取过去的经验教训，就能有效地解决这些问题。
- They apply what they learned in school to their everyday lives.他们把在校所学运用到日常生活当中。
- The law has not been applied fairly. [=has not been used in a fair way]这部法律没有被公平运用。
5
[+ object] : to cause (the brakes of a vehicle) to work踩（刹车）
- Take your foot off the gas pedal and slowly apply the brakes.脚松开油门，慢慢地踩刹车。
6
[no object] : to have an effect on someone or something适用 — often + to
- The rule no longer applies.此规定不再适用。
- The same principle applies [=can be used] when you are trying to lose weight.同样的原理也适用于你减肥。
- The ban applies [=relates, pertains] to all guns that are not used for hunting.此禁令适用于所有非狩猎枪支。
- These rules apply to everyone in the school. [=everyone in the school must obey these rules]所有在校人员都必须遵守这些规定。
- This applies equally to men and (to) women.这对男女都适用。
- The rule doesn't apply to you, so don't worry about it.此规定对你不适用，所以不用担心。
7
: to use a word, name, etc., to describe someone or something指称 — usually + to — often used as (be) applied常用作(be) applied
[no object]
- The term “baby boomer” usually applies to people who were born immediately after World War II.生育高峰期出生者”通常指第二次世界大战刚结束后出生的人们。
[+ object]
- The author applies the name/label to corrupt politicians.作家用这一名称/称号来指代腐败的政客。
- The term “baby boomer” is usually applied to people who were born immediately after World War II.生育高峰期出生者”通常指第二次世界大战刚结束后出生的人们。
apply yourself
: to make yourself work hard in order to complete something successfully努力（工作、学习）
- If you apply yourself, you might be able to finish the project on time.如果你努力的话，你就有可能按时完成项目。
- She applied herself to learning the language.她努力学习这种语言。
Example Sentences
For further information, apply to the address below. I applied in writing to several different companies. You must have a high school diploma for this job. High school dropouts need not apply. After applying a thin layer of paint to the wall and letting it dry, apply another coat. We applied the ointment to the cut. I washed my face and applied fresh makeup. Fertilizer was applied to the lawn every two weeks. See More
Recent Examples on the Web Meal applications are not required; however, families may still apply in order to receive other benefits. 
Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2022 Certain exclusions would also still apply, such as employees who work in building and construction trades, federal contractors and employees who receive federal funding, as well as federal licensees who are required to maintain drug-free workplaces. Melissa Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2022 Note that manufacturer caps still apply for this year. Ashlea Ebeling, WSJ, 22 Aug. 2022 Some masking and isolation rules still apply depending on whether staff and students test positive. Sahar Fatima, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Aug. 2022 With the change, a vaccination requirement will still apply for all guests 12 and older. CNN, 15 Aug. 2022 Also, only repeat customers, who have already climbed the purchasing ladder, need apply. Carol Besler, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2022 Still, building codes apply primarily to new construction, and there is not much of that these days. New York Times, 4 Aug. 2022 If your flight is one of them, the current rules still apply. Ian Duncan, Washington Post, 4 Aug. 2022 See More
Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2022 Certain exclusions would also still apply, such as employees who work in building and construction trades, federal contractors and employees who receive federal funding, as well as federal licensees who are required to maintain drug-free workplaces. Melissa Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2022 Note that manufacturer caps still apply for this year. Ashlea Ebeling, WSJ, 22 Aug. 2022 Some masking and isolation rules still apply depending on whether staff and students test positive. Sahar Fatima, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Aug. 2022 With the change, a vaccination requirement will still apply for all guests 12 and older. CNN, 15 Aug. 2022 Also, only repeat customers, who have already climbed the purchasing ladder, need apply. Carol Besler, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2022 Still, building codes apply primarily to new construction, and there is not much of that these days. New York Times, 4 Aug. 2022 If your flight is one of them, the current rules still apply. Ian Duncan, Washington Post, 4 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English aplien, applien "to join, combine, use for a certain purpose, put to use (an expression, word), strive (to do something)," borrowed from Anglo-French aplier, applier "to put to use or operation, attach to oneself, conform, bend" (continental Middle French apploier, applier "to employ, put to use"), going back to Latin applicāre "to bring into contact (with), situate near, bring to bear (on), make applicable or relevant (to)," from ap- ap- entry 1 + -plicāre "to fold, bend" — more at ply entry 3
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
Time Traveler
The first known use of apply was in the 14th century Phrases Containing apply
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