application
英 [ˌæplɪ’keɪʃn] 美 [ˌæplɪ’keɪʃn]
n. 应用；申请；专心；应用程序
application 高中必修500 全国卷频次:7 教材出处:译林版必修B3U1
/ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/
n. applications 1
申请；要求；完成；运用；适用
高考真题原句选：
But later the important people of that college learned that Liza’s application had the support of a famous doctor.
However, technology is also the application of scientific knowledge to solve a problem, touching lives in countless ways.
Apps (short for applications) are becoming increasingly popular nowadays, and for good reason.
二、词组｜习惯用语
practical application 实际应用
application for 申请
clinical application 临床应用
wide application 应用广泛
application form 申请表，申请书
application system 应用系统
application software 应用软体
on application 函索，索取
application development [计]应用开发
application range 应用领域
field application 现场应用；野外使用；预涂涂装
application technology 应用技术
application field 应用区域，应用范围
scope of application 适用范围
computer application 计算机应用
application process 应用进程
application research 应用研究
application program [计]应用程序
application method 使用方法；敷帖法
visa application 签证申请
三、词根记忆
application
n.
申請,請求,申請書;應用,實施,實用性I’m liable to give reliable reply to the application for supply of apples.我有責任對申請供應蘋果給予可靠答複.
noun
FOR JOB / COURSE 求职；办手续
1. [C, U] ~ (to sb) (for sth / to do sth) a formal (often written) request for sth, such as a job, permission to do sth or a place at a college or university
申请；请求；申请书；申请表:
a planning / passport application
规划/护照申请
His application to the court for bail has been refused.
他向法庭申请保释遭到拒绝。
an application for membership / a loan / a licence
会籍/贷款/执照申请
an application form (= a piece of paper on which to apply for sth)
申请表
Further information is available on application to the principal.
申请书请交校长,届时将提供详情。
PRACTICAL USE 实用
2. [U, C] ~ (of sth) (to sth) the practical use of sth, especially a theory, discovery, etc.
(尤指理论、发现等的)应用,运用:
the application of new technology to teaching
新技术在教学上的应用
The invention would have wide application / a wide range of applications in industry.
这项发明会在工业中得到广泛应用。
OF PAINT / CREAM 油漆；乳剂
3. [C, U] an act of putting or spreading sth, such as paint or medical creams, onto sth else
涂抹；敷用；施用:
lotion for external application only (= to be put on the skin, not swallowed)
仅限外部敷用的乳液
It took three applications of paint to cover the graffiti.
刷了三道油漆才盖住了涂鸦。
OF RULE / LAW 规章；法律
4. [U] the act of making a rule, etc. operate or become effective
运用；生效:
strict application of the law
法律的严格执行
COMPUTING 计算机技术
5. [C] (abbr. app) a program designed to do a particular job; a piece of software
应用程序；应用软件； 应用程式；应用软体:
a database application
数据库应用软件
HARD WORK 勤奋
6. [U] (formal) determination to work hard at sth; great effort
勤奋；努力:
Success as a writer demands great application.
作家要成功就得悉力以赴。
1 WRITTEN REQUEST 书面请求 [countable, uncountable] a formal, usually written, request for something such as a job, place at university, or permission to do something 申请（书）
application for
an application for a grant
经费申请
application from
The university welcomes applications from overseas students.
本大学欢迎海外学生申请入学。
We receive hundreds of job applications each year.
我们每年收到数百封求职信。
I filled in the application form and sent it off.
我填完申请表后把它寄了出去。
You have to submit your application before the end of the month.
月底之前必须递交申请。
I’ve put in an application for a transfer.
我已递交了调动申请。
He received a letter saying that his application had been rejected.
他收到一封信，告知他的申请已被拒绝。
It can take a long time for your visa application to be processed.
办理签证申请可能需要很长时间。
The Council is currently reviewing the way it deals with planning applications.
市政会目前正在审查其处理规划申请的方式。
Thank you for your letter of application, which we received yesterday.
你的申请信昨天收悉，谢谢。
2 PRACTICAL USE 实用 [countable, uncountable] the practical purpose for which a machine, idea etc can be used, or a situation when this is used 应用
application of/to/in
the applications of genetic engineering in agriculture
基因工程在农业上的应用
The research has many practical applications.
这项研究有许多实际用途。
3 COMPUTERS 计算机 [countable] a piece of computer software which does a particular job 应用程序，应用软件
We received training on a number of spreadsheet and database applications.
我们接受过一些电子表格和数据库应用软件方面的培训。
4 PAINT/LIQUID 油漆/液体 [countable, uncountable] when you put something such as paint, liquid, medicine etc onto a surface 涂抹；敷用；施用
application of
The application of fertilizer increased the size of the plants.
施肥后植株长得更高大了。
5 EFFORT 努力 [uncountable] attention or effort over a long period of time 专心，努力，勤奋
Making your new business successful requires luck, patience, and application.
新公司的成功需要运气、耐心和努力。
Origin application (1400-1500) Latin applicatio, from applicare; → APPLY
1.N-COUNT 可数名词申请；请求；申请书；申请表 An application for something such as a job or membership of an organization is a formal written request for it.
【搭配模式】：usu with supp
His application for membership of the organisation was rejected…
他想要加入该组织的申请遭到了拒绝。
…Turkey’s application to join the European Community…
土耳其要求加入欧共体的申请
Applications should be submitted as early as possible…
申请表应尽早提交。
Tickets are available on application.
票可以通过申请获得。
2.N-VAR 可变名词应用；运用 The application of a rule or piece of knowledge is the use of it in a particular situation.
【搭配模式】：oft N of/to n
Students learned the practical application of the theory they had learned in the classroom…
学生们学会了将课堂上学到的理论付诸实际应用。
Simon’s book provides a succinct outline of artificial intelligence and its application to robotics.
西蒙的书简明扼要地概括了人工智能及其在机器人技术方面的应用。
3.N-COUNT 可数名词（计算机的）应用软件 In computing, an application is a piece of software designed to carry out a particular task.
4.N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词勤奋;专心;努力 Application is hard work and concentration on what you are doing over a period of time.
…his immense talent, boundless energy and unremitting application.
他横溢的才华、充沛的精力和不懈的努力
5.N-VAR 可变名词涂抹；敷用；施用 The application of something to a surface is the act or process of putting it on or rubbing it into the surface.
【搭配模式】：oft N of n
With repeated applications of weedkiller, the weeds were overcome.
经过反复施用除草剂，杂草得以彻底根除。
plural applications
1
a : a formal and usually written request for something (such as a job, admission to a school, a loan, etc.)正式申请；书面申请
[count] We’ve made an application for certification. [=we have applied to be certified] 我们已申请认证。
Our loan application has been approved/denied.
我们的贷款申请已被批准/拒绝。
Anyone interested in running for office must file/submit an application by August 1st.
有意竞选的人必须在8月1日之前提出/递交申请。
[noncount] If you’d like to be considered for the job, please send us a letter of application that gives your experience and qualifications.
如果你想要这份工作，请寄给我们一封写明你的资历的求职信
b [count] : a document that is used to make a formal request for something申请书；申请表
Please fill out this application.
请填写这份申请表。
2
: the act of applying something施用: such as
a : the act of putting something on a surface, a part of the body, etc.敷用；涂抹
[noncount] The application of heat often helps sore muscles.
热敷常有助于缓解肌肉酸痛。
I prefer using the lotion because of its ease of application. [=because it is easy to apply] 我喜欢使用这种护肤液，因为涂抹方便。
Repeated application of fertilizer will help the grass become green and healthy.
多次施肥有助于草坪颜色变绿，生长良好。
[count] Repeated applications of fertilizer will help the grass become green and healthy.
多次施肥有助于草坪颜色变绿，生长良好。
The cut should be treated with a generous/liberal application of ointment.
应当在伤口上多涂一些药膏。
b : the use of an idea, method, law, etc., in a particular situation or for a particular purpose运用；应用：实施
[noncount] Strict application of the rules is necessary in this case.
严格地应用规则在本案中是必要的。
the application of new information
新信息的运用
learning about the creative application [=use] of new technology
了解新技术的创造性应用
[count] He teaches his students about the practical applications [=uses] of technology.
他给学生们讲授技术的实际应用。
I think it is a fair application of the law.
我认为这是对法律的公平运用。
applications of science to everyday life
科学在日常生活中的应用
c [noncount] : the use of a word, name, etc., to describe someone or something指称
the application of the term “baby boomer” to people who were born right after World War II“
生育高峰期出生者”指第二次世界大战刚结束后出生的人们
3
: the ability to be used for practical purposes应用；实用
[noncount] The technique has wide/limited application. [=it can/cannot be used for a large number of practical purposes] 这项技术具有广泛/有限的应用价值。
[count] The tool has a number of applications. = The tool has a wide range of applications.
这件工具有多种用途。
4
[count] computers : a computer program that performs a particular task (such as word processing)（计算机）应用程序
How many applications is your computer currently running?
你的电脑目前在运行几个应用程序？
applications software
应用软件
— called also (chiefly US, informal) app
5
[noncount] formal : effort made to work hard in order to complete something successfully努力
She succeeded because of application and intelligence.
她因勤奋和才智取得成功。
