A2 verb 中性 #393 最常用

apply

/əˈplaɪ/

To officially request something like a job, a place at a school, or a document, usually by sending a form. It also means to spread or put something onto a surface, or to use a rule or idea in a specific situation.

例句

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1

I need to apply some sunscreen to my face before we go outside.

I need to put sun cream on my face before going out.

2

Please apply for your visa at least one month before your trip.

Request your travel document officially one month in advance.

3

If you just apply yourself, you can finish this project in an hour.

If you work hard and focus, you can finish quickly.

词族

名词
application
Verb
apply
副词
appliedly
形容词
applicable
相关
applicant
💡

记忆技巧

Think of an 'App' on your phone. You have to 'apply' or request the download so you can 'apply' or use its features.

快速测验

She decided to ____ for a position at the local hospital.

正确!

正确答案是: apply

例句

1

I need to apply some sunscreen to my face before we go outside.

everyday

I need to put sun cream on my face before going out.

2

Please apply for your visa at least one month before your trip.

formal

Request your travel document officially one month in advance.

3

If you just apply yourself, you can finish this project in an hour.

informal

If you work hard and focus, you can finish quickly.

4

Scientists apply these formulas to calculate the distance of stars.

academic

Scientists use these mathematical rules for calculations.

5

Our company decided to apply a new policy regarding remote work.

business

The business decided to implement a new rule about working from home.

词族

名词
application
Verb
apply
副词
appliedly
形容词
applicable
相关
applicant

常见搭配

apply for a job to seek employment officially
apply pressure to push down on something
apply a rule to follow a law or guideline
apply to college to request a place at a university
apply a cream to rub a lotion onto the skin

常用短语

apply for

to make a formal request for something

apply to

to be relevant or to send a request to a person/place

apply yourself

to work hard and focus your attention

容易混淆的词

apply vs reply

Reply means to answer someone, while apply means to request something or use something.

apply vs supply

Supply means to provide something, whereas apply means to request or put something on.

📝

使用说明

When you are asking for a job or a permit, always use 'apply for'. When you are sending that request to a specific person or organization, use 'apply to'.

⚠️

常见错误

Learners often forget the preposition 'for' and say 'I want to apply a job' instead of the correct 'I want to apply for a job'.

💡

记忆技巧

Think of an 'App' on your phone. You have to 'apply' or request the download so you can 'apply' or use its features.

📖

词源

From the Latin word 'applicare', which means to join, attach, or connect.

语法模式

apply for + noun (a job, a permit) apply to + person/place (the manager, the university) apply + noun + to + noun (cream to skin, rules to life)
🌍

文化背景

In English-speaking countries, applying for a job usually requires a formal document called a CV or Resume.

快速测验

She decided to ____ for a position at the local hospital.

正确!

正确答案是: apply

相关词

complement

A2

A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.

compound

A2

Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.

conceive

A2

To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.

confer

A2

To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.

conform

A2

To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.

consecutive

A2

Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

consistency

A2

Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.

disclude

B1

Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.

antiformous

B1

Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.

interspect

B1

Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.

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