applications

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applications — 名詞

  • applicationssingular
  • applicationsesplural

1. a formal written request for something such as a job, a place at a school, permi

1.名詞B1
釋義

申請

請求某事的正式書面文件

a formal written request for something such as a job, a place at a school, permission to do something, or financial help

例句

Ezra submitted his job application to the hospital last week.

Ezra 上週向醫院提交了他的求職申請。

application + for + noun phrase: 'job application'

The university received over three thousand applications this year.

這所大學今年收到超過三千份入學申請。

同義詞
  • request

    more general; an application is always formal and often written

  • petition

    more formal, often legal or collective; implies asking for change or relief

  • proposal

    suggests offering a plan rather than asking for something already available

文法句型

application + for + noun phrase

用法筆記

Frequently used with verbs like submit, send in, fill out, make, and approve. The preposition for introduces the thing being requested.

常見錯誤

❌I sent an application in the company.
✅I sent an application to the company.
💡the company is the destination, use 'to.'
❌I made application for the job.
✅I submitted an application for the job.
💡use 'submitted an application' or 'applied for.'

2. a piece of software designed to help a user perform a specific task on a compute

2.名詞B1
釋義

應用程式

執行特定任務的電腦或手機軟體

a piece of software designed to help a user perform a specific task on a computer, phone, or other digital device

例句

Lucía downloaded a language-learning application on her phone.

Lucía 在手機上下載了一個語言學習應用程式。

compound: 'language-learning application'

This photo-editing application costs very little to buy.

這個照片編輯應用程式的購買費用很低。

compound: 'photo-editing application'

同義詞
  • app

    informal short form; very common in everyday speech

  • software

    broader term; software refers to any computer program, not just task-specific tools

  • program

    more general; can refer to any set of instructions a computer runs

文法句型

application + for + noun phrase

application + that-clause

用法筆記

Often shortened to 'app' in informal speech. Common collocations include download, install, open, run, update, and uninstall.

常見錯誤

❌I need to download a new application program.
✅I need to download a new application.
💡'application' already means the program; adding 'program' is redundant.

3. a particular way that something such as a discovery, method, or skill can be use

3.名詞B2
釋義

應用；用途

某物在實際生活中的使用方式

a particular way that something such as a discovery, method, or skill can be used in real life or in a specific field

例句

The researchers found a useful application for this new material.

研究人員為這種新材料找到了一種有用的用途。

pattern: 'find an application for [something]'

One practical application of AI is in medical diagnosis.

人工智慧的一個實際應用是在醫療診斷方面。

pattern: 'application of [something] in [field]'

同義詞
  • use

    simpler and more general; 'application' sounds more formal and specific

  • implementation

    focuses on putting a plan or idea into practice

  • usage

    similar but broader; 'application' often implies a purpose-driven use

文法句型

application + of + noun phrase

application + in + noun phrase

用法筆記

Often used in the plural (applications) when listing multiple uses. Common in academic, technical, and business contexts.

常見錯誤

❌This new technology has application for many areas.
✅This new technology has applications in many areas.
💡use the plural for multiple uses, and 'in' rather than 'for.'

4. steady effort and careful attention that someone gives to their work or studies

4.名詞B2
釋義

專注；勤奮

長時間投入工作或學習的努力

steady effort and careful attention that someone gives to their work or studies across a long stretch

例句

Putri succeeded through steady application and many hours of study.

Putri 靠著穩定的專注和長時間的學習取得了成功。

collocation: 'steady application'

Stefan's application to the task impressed his manager a great deal.

Stefan 對這項工作的投入讓主管印象非常深刻。

pattern: 'application + to + noun phrase'

同義詞
  • diligence

    very close in meaning; suggests careful, persistent effort

  • dedication

    emphasizes loyalty and commitment more than the effort itself

  • perseverance

    stresses continuing despite difficulties rather than careful attention

反義詞
  • laziness

    lack of effort or willingness to work

  • negligence

    failure to give proper attention to a task

文法句型

application + to + noun phrase

用法筆記

This sense is uncountable and formal. It is often paired with adjectives like steady, great, consistent, diligent, or remarkable. Common in educational and professional references.

常見錯誤

❌He showed many applications to his work.
✅He showed great application to his work.
💡this sense is uncountable, so use 'much / great' not 'many.'

5. the action of spreading material like lotion or colour onto a surface, or the co

5.名詞B1
釋義

塗抹；敷用

將乳霜、油漆等物質塗到表面上

the action of spreading material like lotion or colour onto a surface, or the coating that results from this

例句

Feng spread a thin application of paint over the wooden fence.

Feng 在木柵欄上薄薄塗了一層油漆。

collocation: 'thin application of [substance]'

The nurse cleaned the wound before applying a fresh application of cream.

護理師先清理傷口，再塗上一層新的藥膏。

collocation: 'fresh application of [cream/ointment]'

同義詞
  • coat

    more common for paint; 'application' is broader and includes creams and glue

  • layer

    focuses on the result rather than the act of putting it on

文法句型

application + of + noun phrase

application + to + noun phrase

用法筆記

Can be countable ('a thin application') or uncountable ('daily application of sunscreen'). Common with medical creams, paint, glue, varnish, and skincare products.

常見錯誤

❌Put three application of paint on the wall.
✅Put three applications of paint on the wall.
💡when countable with a number, use the plural 'applications.'

6. how a regulation, law, or principle connects with or affects a specific person,

6.名詞B2
釋義

適用性

法律或規則對某人的關聯與效力

how a regulation, law, or principle connects with or affects a specific person, group, or circumstance

例句

The new tax law has a direct application to small business owners.

這項新稅法直接適用於小型企業主。

pattern: 'have + application + to + noun phrase'

Eliska questioned the application of this rule to her specific case.

Eliska 質疑這條規則是否適用於她的具體情況。

pattern: 'application of [rule] + to [case]'

同義詞
  • relevance

    focuses on whether something is connected or important; 'application' implies active enforcement or use

  • enforcement

    suggests making sure a rule is followed, not just its relation to a situation

反義詞

文法句型

application + of + noun phrase

application + to + noun phrase

用法筆記

Common in legal, regulatory, and policy contexts. The preposition to introduces who or what the rule affects. Frequently used in the singular even when referring to multiple situations.

常見錯誤

❌The rule has no application of this situation.
✅The rule has no application to this situation.
💡use 'to,' not 'of,' to introduce the situation affected.