apply

US /əˈplaɪ/

UK /əˈplaɪ/

申请, 请求

to make a formal application or request

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You should apply for the job by Friday.

你应该在周五前申请这份工作。

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Many students apply to multiple universities.

许多学生申请多所大学。

涂抹, 施用

to put or spread (something) on a surface

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Please apply sunscreen generously before going outside.

出门前请大量涂抹防晒霜。

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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。

适用, 有关

to be relevant or appropriate to (something)

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This rule does not apply to all cases.

这条规则不适用于所有情况。

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The same principles apply to both situations.

同样的原则适用于两种情况。