Definitions
v. To formally ask for a job, place, or permission
申请
v. To use something practically, or be relevant to a situation
应用；适用
v. To spread a substance onto a surface
涂；敷
Example
Apply sunscreen before you go outside on sunny days.
晴天出门前要涂防晒霜。
Universities should encourage students from disadvantaged backgrounds to apply for scholarships that cover tuition and living expenses.
大学应鼓励家庭条件困难的学生申请涵盖学费和生活费的奖学金。
Collocations
- apply for a job
- apply to a university
- apply knowledge
- apply sunscreen
Word family
- application (n.)
- applicant (n.)
- applicable (adj.)
Usage tip
apply for接申请事项；apply to接机构或适用对象。
FAQ
- What does apply mean?
- To formally ask for a job, place, or permission To use something practically, or be relevant to a situation To spread a substance onto a surface
- How is apply pronounced?
- UK /əˈplaɪ/, US /əˈplaɪ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
