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applied

UK //əˈplaɪd//US //əˈplaɪd//

词源

源自中古英语aplien,最终来自拉丁语applicare(意为'连接、附着'),由ad(向)和plicare(折叠)组成。

adjective

❶ 指将理论或知识实际运用到具体问题或情况中,强调实践性和实用性。

“She studied applied mathematics to solve real-world engineering problems.”

(她学习应用数学以解决现实中的工程问题。)

“The course focuses on applied linguistics rather than theoretical research.”

(这门课程侧重于应用语言学而非理论研究。)

❶ 指被施加或涂抹在某物表面上的,常用于描述物理或化学处理过程。

“The applied coating protects the metal from rust.”

(涂抹的涂层能防止金属生锈。)

“Make sure the applied pressure is evenly distributed.”

(确保施加的压力均匀分布。)

同义词:practical, implemented, utilized, employed

verb

❶ apply的过去式和过去分词形式,表示申请、应用或实施的动作已完成。

“She applied for the job last week and got an interview.”

(她上周申请了这份工作并获得了面试机会。)

“The new policy was applied to all departments immediately.”

(新政策立即在所有部门实施。)

同义词:requested, implemented, executed

常见短语

applied research — 旨在解决实际问题的研究类型,与纯理论研究相对,常见于工程、医学等领域。

“The university received funding for applied research in renewable energy.”

(该大学获得了可再生能源应用研究的资金。)

applied arts — 指具有实用功能的艺术形式,如工业设计、装饰艺术等,区别于纯艺术。

“The museum has a special exhibition on 20th century applied arts.”

(博物馆设有20世纪应用艺术的特别展览。)