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practice

UK //ˈpræktɪs//US //ˈpræktɪs//

词源

源自中古英语 practisen,来自古法语 practiser,最终源自晚期拉丁语 practizare,与希腊语 praktikos(实践的)相关。

noun

❶ 指通过反复练习来掌握某项技能或知识的行为过程,强调持续性的训练活动。

“Daily practice is essential for improving your piano skills.”

(每天练习对于提升钢琴水平至关重要。)

“The basketball team had a two-hour practice before the game.”

(篮球队在比赛前进行了两小时的训练。)

同义词:training, exercise, rehearsal, drill, routine

verb

❶ 通过重复操作来学习或完善某项技能,也可指专业人员的日常工作行为。

“You should practice speaking English every day.”

(你应该每天练习说英语。)

“He practices law in New York.”

(他在纽约从事法律工作。)

同义词:train, rehearse, exercise, perform, apply

常见短语

in practice — 指在实际操作或现实情况中,区别于理论或理想状态。

“The idea sounds good in theory, but how will it work in practice?”

(这个想法理论上不错,但实际运作会怎样呢?)

put into practice — 将理论、计划或想法转化为实际行动。

“It's time to put our new marketing strategy into practice.”

(是时候把我们的新营销策略付诸实施了。)