apply

US /əˈplaɪ/
UK /əˈplaɪ/
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1.

申请, 请求

to make a formal application or request

:
You should apply for the job by Friday.
你应该在周五前申请这份工作。
Many students apply to multiple universities.
许多学生申请多所大学。
2.

涂抹, 施用

to put or spread (something) on a surface

:
Please apply sunscreen generously before going outside.
出门前请大量涂抹防晒霜。
The artist carefully applied paint to the canvas.
艺术家小心翼翼地将颜料涂抹在画布上。
3.

适用, 有关

to be relevant or appropriate to (something)

:
This rule does not apply to all cases.
这条规则不适用于所有情况。
The same principles apply to both situations.
同样的原则适用于两种情况。