use verb ⇨use1 (use a computer/the bus)⇨use2 (use electricity/all the milk)⇨exploit (I felt used.)⇨take9 (use drugs)use noun ⇨use (software for use in schools)⇨function (I'm sure you'll think of a use for it.)⇨make use of sb/sth⇨useverb1⇨of use⇨usefuladj.use
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use ♦︎ application ♦︎ practice ♦︎ exerciseThese are all words for the act of using sth or doing sth.这些词均表示使用、实践、运用。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆effective / proper / continued / normal use / application / practice / exercise◆full / constant use / application / exercise◆free use / practice / exercise◆common / current / correct / safe / commercial / industrial / clinical use / application / practice◆sth has a use / an application◆to limit / regulate / justify the use / practice / exercise of sth■use [uncountable, singular] the act of using sth; the state of being used; the right or opportunity to use sth, for example sth that belongs to sb else; the ability to use your mind or body用;得到利用;使用权;使用的机会;人体机能◆The software is designed for use in schools.这个软件是为学校应用设计的。◆The chapel was built in the 12th century and is still in use today.这座小教堂建于12世纪,今天仍在使用。◆The bar is for the use of members only.该酒吧仅供会员使用。◆I have the use of the car this week.这辆汽车本周归我使用。◆He lost the use of his legs(= became unable to walk) in an accident.他在一次事故中双腿失去了功能。 see also use ⇨ functionnoun■application [uncountable, countable] (ratherformal) the practical use of sth, especially a theory, discovery or invention(尤指理论、发现或发明的)应用,运用◆This essay examines the application of new technology to teaching.这篇文章探讨了新技术在教学上的应用。◆The new invention would have a wide range of applications in industry.这项新发明将在工业中得到广泛应用。 see also apply ⇨ apply1■practice [uncountable] action rather than ideas实践;实际行动◆The book is about the theory and practice of teaching.这本书是讲教学理论与实践的。◆She's determined to put her new ideas into practice.她决心要把自己的新想法付诸实践。 see also put sth into practice ⇨ apply1, practise ⇨ do1■exercise [uncountable] (always followed by of总是后接of) (ratherformal) the use of power, a skill, a quality or the right to make sth happen行使;运用;使用◆Sovereignty means more than just the exercise of power.主权并不单单意味着权力的行使。◆One of these powers is the exercise of discretion by police officers.这些权力中有一项是警察酌处权的行使。use1
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use a computer/the bus/force/your common sense用计算机;坐公共汽车;诉诸武力;运用常识use electricity/all the milk耗电;把牛奶用光➡ See also the entry for apply1另见apply条第1义use ♦︎ exercise ♦︎ employ ♦︎ draw on/upon sth ♦︎ exert ♦︎ make use of sb/sth ♦︎ utilize ♦︎ resort to sth ♦︎ fall back on sb/sthThese words all mean to do sth with a machine, method, object, skill or opportunity for a particular purpose.这些词均表示使用、利用、运用。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to use / employ / utilize sth as sth◆to use / employ / draw on / make use of / utilize / resort to / fall back on sth to do sth◆to use / exercise / employ / draw on / make use of / utilize / fall back on (a) skill◆to use / employ / make use of / utilize / resort to / fall back on a method / technique◆to use / exercise / employ / resort to violence◆to use / exercise / exert your influence / power / authority◆to use / employ / draw on / make use of / utilize resources◆to use / make use of / utilize the facilities / a service / an opportunity◆to often / frequently use / exercise / employ / draw on / make use of / utilize / resort to sb / sth◆to usually use / exercise / employ / resort to sb / sth◆to commonly / occasionally use / employ / resort to sb / sth◆to rarely use / exercise / employ / draw on / resort to sb / sth◆to use / exercise / employ sb / sth widely◆to use / employ / draw on / utilize sb / sth extensively◆to use / draw on / utilize sb / sth heavily■use [transitive] to do sth with a machine, method, object, skill or opportunity for a particular purpose使用,利用,运用(机器、方法、器具、技巧或机会)◆Can I use your phone?我可以用一下你的电话吗?◆Have you ever used this software before?你以前用过这种软件吗?◆How often do you use(= travel by) the bus?你多长时间坐一次公共汽车?◆The blue files are used for storing old invoices.蓝色卷宗是用来存放旧发票的。◆Police used tear gas to disperse the crowds.警察使用催泪瓦斯驱散人群。◆Don't keep asking me what to do-just use your common sense!别老是问我该做什么,你也凭常识想想!ⓘ Of all the synonyms in this group, use is most frequently used to talk about doing things with objects.在本组所有同义词中,use最常指使用器具做某事◆to use a computer / comb / dictionary / fork / pen / pencil / phone / spoon / weapon, etc.使用计算机/梳子/词典/叉子/钢笔/铅笔/电话/勺子/武器等■exercise [transitive] (formal) to use your power, rights or personal qualities in order to achieve sth行使,使用,运用(权力、权利或个人特质)◆He was a man who exercised considerable influence over people.他是个对别人有相当影响的人。◆When she appeared in court she exercised her right to remain silent.她出庭时行使了自己保持沉默的权利。■employ [transitive] (formal) to use sth such as a skill or method for a particular purpose应用,运用,使用(技巧或方法等)◆He criticized the repressive methods employed by the country's government.他批评了该国政府所采取的镇压手段。◆The police had to employ force to enter the building.警察不得不强行进入大楼。■ˈdraw on sth■ˈdraw upon sth
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(drew, drawn) (ratherformal) to use a supply of sth that is available to you凭借,利用,动用(可用的资源)◆I'll have to draw on my savings.我只得动用我的存款了。◆The novelist draws heavily on her personal experiences.这位小说家在很大程度上是以她的亲身经历为素材。ⓘ Draw on/upon sth is most often used to talk about people using experience, a range of styles, information, data, a theory, research findings and knowledge in their work. * draw on/upon sth最常表示人们在工作中利用experience、a range of styles、information、data、a theory、research findings和knowledge。■exert ɪgˈzɜːt; NAmEɪgˈzɜːrt [transitive] (ratherformal) to use your power or influence in order to achieve sth; to have a powerful effect on sb/sth运用,行使,施加(权力或影响力)◆He exerted all his authority to make them accept the plan.他利用他的一切权势让他们接受这个计划。◆The moon exerts a force on the earth that causes the tides.月球对地球的吸引力引起潮汐。NOTE辨析 Exercise or exert?A person or thing can exertpower, authority, influence, pressure or force in a way that affects sb/sth. Only a person can exercise sth, but as well as power, authority and influence they can also exercise a right or privilege, or personal qualities such as care, caution, tact, discretion, diplomacy, judgement, discipline, restraint and self-control. * exert的主语是人或事物,搭配词有power、authority、influence、pressure或force。exercise的主语只能是人,其后既可接power、authority和influence,亦可接right或privilege,还可指人运用个人特质,如care、caution、tact、discretion、diplomacy、judgement、discipline、restraint和self-control等。■make ˈuse of sb/sth
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(made, made)to use sb/sth, especially in order to get an advantage使用;利用(以谋私利等)◆We could make better use of our resources.我们可以更有效地利用我们的资源。◆You should make use of your contacts.你应该利用你的人际关系。■utilize (BrE alsoutilise) ˈjuːtəlaɪz [transitive] (formal) to use sth, especially for a practical purpose使用;利用;应用◆The Romans were the first to utilize concrete as a building material.罗马人最先使用混凝土作建筑材料。◆The resources at our disposal could have been better utilized.我们所掌握的资源本来可以利用得更好。■resort to sth
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to make use of sth, especially sth bad, as a means of achieving sth, often because there is no other possible solution(不得不)诉诸,求助于,依靠(尤指不好的东西)◆They felt obliged to resort to violence.他们觉得有必要诉诸暴力。◆We may have to resort to using untrained workers.我们也许只能使用未受过训练的员工了。ⓘ Typical collocates of resort to are bribery, force, terror and violence. * resort to的常见搭配词有bribery、force、terror和violence。■ˌfall ˈback on sb/sth
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(fell, fallen) [no passive] to have sth to use or go to sb for support when you are in difficulty求助于;借助;转而依靠◆I have a little money in the bank to fall back on.我在银行还有一点钱,需要时可以动用。◆She fell back on her usual excuse of having no time.她以她惯用的理由推说没有时间。use2
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use a computer/the bus/force/your common sense用计算机;坐公共汽车;诉诸武力;运用常识use electricity/all the milk耗电;把牛奶用光use ♦︎ use sth up ♦︎ consume ♦︎ expend ♦︎ deplete ♦︎ drain ♦︎ absorb ♦︎ exhaust ♦︎ get through sthThese words all mean to take sth for a particular purpose so that there is less or none of it left.这些词均表示消耗、耗费、耗尽。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to use / use up / consume / expend / deplete / drain / absorb / exhaust resources◆to use / use up / deplete / exhaust a supply / supplies of sth◆to use / deplete / drain / exhaust reserves of sth◆to use / use up / consume / expend money◆to use / deplete / drain / exhaust funds◆to use / consume / expend / absorb time◆to use / use up / consume / expend / drain / absorb / exhaust energy◆to use / use up / consume / deplete / absorb / exhaust sth quickly◆to consume / deplete / absorb / exhaust sth rapidly◆to use up / consume / drain / absorb / exhaust sth completely■use [transitive] to take a particular amount of time, money, energy or a substance in order to achieve or make sth消耗(时间、金钱、能量或物料)◆This type of heater uses a lot of electricity.这种加热器耗电量很大。◆I hope you haven't used all the milk.我希望你没有把牛奶用光。◆You should learn to use your time more efficiently.你应该学会更有效地利用时间。■ˌuse sth ˈup
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to use all of sth so that there is none left用尽;花光;吃光◆Making soup is a good way of using up leftover vegetables.把剩下的蔬菜全部用来做汤是个好办法。◆I'm wondering how to arrange the furniture without using up too much space.我正琢磨怎样摆放家具才不占用太多空间。■consume kənˈsjuːm; NAmEkənˈsuːm [transitive] (ratherformal, written) to use sth, especially fuel, energy or time消耗,耗费(尤指燃料、能量或时间)◆My new car consumes much less fuel.我的新车耗油少很多。◆The production of new paper from wood pulp consumes vast amounts of energy.用木浆造新纸耗费大量能源。ⓘ People do not usually consume resources, but things and processes do. * consume表示耗费资源时,主语通常不能是人,而是事物和过程◆The government has consumed large sums of public money.◆Bureaucracy consumes money that could have been spent on public services.官僚体制耗费的钱本可以花在公共事业上。 see also consume ⇨ eat▸consumptionkənˈsʌmpʃn
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[uncountable] ◆Gas and oil consumption always increases in cold weather.燃气和燃油的消耗量在天冷时总会增加。■expend ɪkˈspend [transitive] (formal) to use sth, especially time, money, energy or effort花费,消费,耗费(尤指时间、金钱、能量或精力)◆The government has expended large sums of public money on a failing project.政府在一个失败的项目上花费了巨额公帑。◆Unlike most animals, mussels do not expend energy looking for food.与大多数动物不同,蚌不在觅食上花费精力。 see also spend ⇨ spend1▸expenditure ɪkˈspendɪtʃə(r)
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[uncountable] ◆This study represents a major expenditure of time and effort.这项研究意味着要耗费大量的时间和精力。■deplete dɪˈpliːt [transitive, usually passive] (ratherformal) to reduce sth by a large amount so that there is not enough left大量减少;耗尽;使枯竭◆Food supplies were severely depleted.食品供应已严重不足。◆Fossil fuel reserves are being depleted at an alarming rate.矿物燃料的贮藏量正以惊人的速度耗减。▸depletion dɪˈpliːʃn
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[uncountable] ◆ozone depletion臭氧耗损◆the depletion of fish stocks鱼类的数量锐减■drain [transitive] to make sb/sth poorer or weaker, by using up their/its money or strength使(金钱或力气)耗尽◆My mother's hospital expenses were slowly draining away my income.我母亲的住院开销把我的收入渐渐耗光了。◆I felt drained of energy.我感到筋疲力尽。◆The experience left her emotionally drained.这次经历使她心灰意懒。▸a drain on sth
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[singular] ◆Military spending is a huge drain on the country's resources.军费开支是对国家财力的巨大消耗。■absorb [transitive] to use up a large supply of sth, especially money or time耗费,耗去(大量金钱、时间等)◆The new proposals would absorb $80 million of the federal budget.这些新提案将耗费联邦政府8 000万元的预算。■exhaust ɪgˈzɔːst [transitive] (ratherformal) to use sth up用尽;花光;吃光◆Within three days they had exhausted their supply of food.他们在三天之内就把贮存的食物吃光了。◆Don't give up until you have exhausted all the possibilities.只要还有可能就别放弃。NOTE辨析 Use sth up or exhaust?Exhaust is rather formal and is used especially when talking about using up things in large quantities or things which are very important. Use sth up is used especially to talk about smaller quantities of less important things. * exhaust颇为正式,尤指耗尽量大或很重要的东西。use sth up尤指用光量较小且不太重要的东西◆They had exhausted their food supply.他们把贮存的食物吃光了。◆They had used up their food supply.◆Sorry-I've used up the milk.对不起,我把牛奶用光了。◆Sorry-I've exhausted the milk.■ˈget through sth
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(getting, got, got; NAmEspokengetting, got, gotten)to use a large amount of sth大量消耗◆We got through a fortune while we were in New York!我们在纽约时花掉了一大笔钱!◆We get through a lot of paper in the office.我们办公室的用纸量很大。
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