application /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/ noun plural applications
plural applications
Learner's definition of APPLICATION
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a : a formal and usually written request for something (such as a job, admission to a school, a loan, etc.)正式申请；书面申请 [count]
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We've made an application for certification. [=we have applied to be certified]我们已申请认证。
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Our loan application has been approved/denied.我们的贷款申请已被批准/拒绝。
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Anyone interested in running for office must file/submit an application by August 1st.有意竞选的人必须在8月1日之前提出/递交申请。
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b [count] : a document that is used to make a formal request for something申请书；申请表 2
: the act of applying something施用: such as
a : the act of putting something on a surface, a part of the body, etc.敷用；涂抹 [noncount]
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The application of heat often helps sore muscles.热敷常有助于缓解肌肉酸痛。
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I prefer using the lotion because of its ease of application. [=because it is easy to apply]我喜欢使用这种护肤液，因为涂抹方便。
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Repeated application of fertilizer will help the grass become green and healthy.多次施肥有助于草坪颜色变绿，生长良好。
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b : the use of an idea, method, law, etc., in a particular situation or for a particular purpose运用；应用：实施 [noncount]
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Strict application of the rules is necessary in this case.严格地应用规则在本案中是必要的。
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the application of new information新信息的运用
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learning about the creative application [=use] of new technology了解新技术的创造性应用
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He teaches his students about the practical applications [=uses] of technology.他给学生们讲授技术的实际应用。
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I think it is a fair application of the law.我认为这是对法律的公平运用。
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applications of science to everyday life科学在日常生活中的应用
c [noncount] : the use of a word, name, etc., to describe someone or something指称 3
: the ability to be used for practical purposes应用；实用 [noncount]
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[count] computers : a computer program that performs a particular task (such as word processing)（计算机）应用程序 — called also (chiefly US, informal) app
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[noncount] formal : effort made to work hard in order to complete something successfully努力