
applied
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。)
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。)
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。)