apply/əˋplaI; əˈplaI/applied , applying , applies v 1 [I] to make a formal request, usually in writing, for something such as a job, a university place, or permission to do something〔一般以书面形式〕申请: +for Rob's applied for a job in Canada. 罗布申请了一份加拿大的工作。The company is applying for permission to demolish the building. 公司正在申请批准拆除这座建筑物。apply to do sth I’ve applied to join the army. 我已经申请参军。see box at见 JOB 方框2 [I] to affect or concern a particular person, group, or situation 适用﹔有效: +to Do the same rules apply to part-time workers? 这些规定也适用于兼职人员吗?3 [T] to use something such as a method, idea, or law 应用﹐运用〔方法﹑法律等〕: apply sth to sth the value of applying these techniques to archaeology 把这些技术应用于考古学的好处4 apply yourself (to sth) to work very hard and carefully on something, especially for a long time 专心于(某事)﹐致力于(某事): If only he had applied himself to his studies! 当初他要是勤奋学习就好了!5 [T] to put something such as paint or a cream onto a surface 涂抹﹔敷用: Apply the paint using a sponge. 用海绵上颜料。apply make-up/lipstick etc 化妆/涂口红等