application
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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++ap·pli·ca·tion /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/ ●●● S1 W1 noun 1 written request 书面请求 [countable, uncountable]ASK FOR something/ASK somebody TO DO something 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]USE something 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TD [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]PUT 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]TRY TO DO OR GET something 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。n COLLOCATIONSADJECTIVES/NOUN + applicationa job applicationHe's made twenty-three job applications and had five interviews.a planning application (=an official request for permission to build something)We have lodged a planning application for a housing development on the site.a formal application (=made officially)Turkey has made a formal application to join the European Union.application + NOUNan application formSimply fill in the application form and return it to your bank.a letter of applicationThe purpose of your letter of application is to get an interview.verbsmake an applicationCandidates are advised to make an early application to the university.fill out/fill in an application (=write all the necessary information on it)I would like to fill out an application for the position.You can fill in the application form online.put in/submit an applicationThe company has submitted a planning application.consider an application (=think carefully about it before making a decision)All applications will be considered on their own merits.grant/approve an application (=give permission to do or have something)What are the reasons for not granting this application?refuse/reject/turn down an application (=say no to an application)Their planning application was rejected because of a lack of parking facilities.process an application (=officially deal with it)Your application for British citizenship will be processed by the Immigration Service. accept an applicationThe college refused to accept my application.withdraw your applicationThe company withdrew its application to build the bridge.Examples from the Corpus
application• The larger bottle contains approximately 25 applications.• a graphics application• The first two banks Williams visited denied her application for a loan.• Since I left university I've sent off nearly fifty job applications.• Its best known application is Cardizem, for treating hypertension.• His $ 400,000 loan application is still pending before the federal Small Business Administration.• A computer has a wide range of applications for businesses.• The possible applications of this invention are limitless.• scientific research and its practical applications• Microsoft faces three main challenges: the rise of the Internet, slowing applications revenues and the threat of break-up.• New students will learn how to use word- processing and spreadsheet applications.• Initially much of the Unix-based software was for technical applications but more and more commercial packages are emerging.• The surface could be built up to some extent by the application of thick and successive layers.• If they have, this may prejudice the application even where the test was negative.• Until now, each parallel computer has been so different that users had to re-write applications every time they changed machines.• We're pleased to announce that your application for membership has been accepted.letter of application• However, if you can not find this person you will need to type a cover letter of application for your resume.• With an eye for a nice little earner, Del Trotter dictated his letter of application to chief sports writer Roy Collins.• The principal said he offered me the Position sight unseen based on my letter of application and my resume.• In a remarkable letter of application, he set out his reasons in detail.• Time can be saved by using a standard letter of application.• The letters of application would break your heart.• Sands wrote two letters of application.practical applications• The following chapters provide step-by-step instructions for practical applications.• Which allows her to bring us up-to-date on all current issues in the field with relevant for practical applications on all levels.• There are many practical applications for analytical geochemistry.• Models based on soap films have many practical applications in the investigation of minimum surface areas.• Others see even more practical applications for these virtual places.• Objectives for Care outlines practical applications for nurses to use in their everyday working lives.• The practical applications are out of my star.• Many of the concepts about power discussed previously are limited to practical applications made by managers on a day-today basis.application of• The application of fertilizer increased the size of the plants.From Longman Business Dictionaryapplicationap‧pli‧ca‧tion /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/ noun1[countable] a formal, usually written, request for something or for permission to do somethingan application to do somethingIt has submitted an application to establish a distribution company.The company filed an application with the Food and Drug Administration to begin trials on the drug.application foran application for a grantFill in your application form and return it to us before 30 April.2[countable] a practical use for somethingSheet steel is used in a wide variety of applications, ranging from pails to car hoods.3[countable]COMPUTING a piece of software for a particular use or jobThe top-selling application was Microsoft Office. → multiple applicationsOrigin application (1400-1500) Latin applicatio, from applicare; → APPLYap·pli·ca·tion noun →n COLLOCATIONS1LDOCE OnlineChineseSyllable
usually something for a formal, Corpus Business such written, request
application
ap‧pli‧ca‧tion S1 W1 /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun1. WRITTEN REQUEST [uncountable and countable] a formal, usually written, request for something such as a job, place at university, or permission to do something
application for
an application for a grant
application from
The university welcomes applications from overseas students.
We receive hundreds of job applications each year.
I filled in the application form and sent it off.
You have to submit your application before the end of the month.
I’ve put in an application for a transfer.
He received a letter saying that his application had been rejected.
It can take a long time for your visa application to be processed.
The Council is currently reviewing the way it deals with planning applications.
Thank you for your letter of application, which we received yesterday.
2. PRACTICAL USE [uncountable and countable] the practical purpose for which a machine, idea etc can be used, or a situation when this is used
application of/to/in
the applications of genetic engineering in agriculture
The research has many practical applications.
3. COMPUTERS [countable] a piece of computer software which does a particular job:
We received training on a number of spreadsheet and database applications.
4. PAINT/LIQUID [uncountable and countable] when you put something such as paint, liquid, medicine etc onto a surface
application of
The application of fertilizer increased the size of the plants.
5. EFFORT [uncountable] attention or effort over a long period of time:
Making your new business successful requires luck, patience, and application.
■ ADJECTIVES/NOUN + application
▪a job application He's made twenty-three job applications and had five interviews.
▪a planning application (=an official request for permission to build something) We have lodged a planning application for a housing development on the site.
▪a formal application (=made officially) Turkey has made a formal application to join the European Union.
■ application + NOUN
▪an application form Simply fill in the application form and return it to your bank.
▪a letter of application The purpose of your letter of application is to get an interview.
■ verbs
▪make an application Candidates are advised to make an early application to the university.
▪fill out/fill in an application (=write all the necessary information on it) I would like to fill out an application for the position. | You can fill in the application form online.
▪put in/submit an application The company has submitted a planning application.
▪consider an application (=think carefully about it before making a decision) All applications will be considered on their own merits.
▪grant/approve an application (=give permission to do or have something) What are the reasons for not granting this application?
▪refuse/reject/turn down an application (=say no to an application) Their planning application was rejected because of a lack of parking facilities.
▪process an application (=officially deal with it) Your application for British citizenship will be processed by the Immigration Service.
▪accept an application The college refused to accept my application.
▪withdraw your application The company withdrew its application to build the bridge.
ap‧pli‧ca‧tion S1 W1 /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun1. WRITTEN REQUEST [uncountable and countable] a formal, usually written, request for something such as a job, place at university, or permission to do somethingapplication for
application from
2. PRACTICAL USE [uncountable and countable] the practical purpose for which a machine, idea etc can be used, or a situation when this is used
application of/to/in
3. COMPUTERS [countable] a piece of computer software which does a particular job:
4. PAINT/LIQUID [uncountable and countable] when you put something such as paint, liquid, medicine etc onto a surface
application of
5. EFFORT [uncountable] attention or effort over a long period of time:
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Getting a job 找工作
look for work找工作 look for/apply for/go for a job找工作；申请一个职位；努力争取工作 get/pick up/complete/fill out/ ( BrE fill in an application (form)得到／拿到／完成／填写申请（表） send/email your( CV/BrE ( résumé/application/application form/covering letterNAmE 寄／通过电邮发送简历／申请／申请表／附函 be called for/have/attend an interview被要求参加／有／参加面试 offer sb a job/work/employment/promotion给某人提供一份工作；雇用某人；提拔某人 find/get/land a job找到工作 employ/ ( especially
NAmE hire/recruit/ ( especially
BrE take on staff/workers/trainees雇用员工／工人／实习生 recruit/appoint a manager招聘／任命经理
Doing a job 做工作
arrive at/get to/leave work/the office/the factory上／下班；到办公室／工厂上班；从办公室／工厂下班 start/finish work/your shift开始／结束工作／轮班工作时间 do/put in/work overtime加班 have/gain/get/lack/need experience/qualifications拥有／获得／缺乏／需要经验／资格 do/get/have/receive training做／得到／接受培训 learn/pick up/improve/develop (your) skills学习／偶然学会／提高／发展技能 cope with/manage/share/spread the workload应付／勉力完成／分担／分摊工作量 improve your/achieve a better work-life balance达到更好的工作与生活的平衡 have (no) job satisfaction/job security有／没有工作满足感／职业保障
Building a career 建立职业生涯
have a job/work/a career/a vocation有工作／事业／职业 find/follow/pursue/ ( especially
NAmE live (out) your vocation找到／从事／致力于／实践适合自己的职业 enter/go into/join a profession加入一个行业 choose/embark on/start/begin/pursue a career选择／从事／开始／致力于一种职业 change jobs/profession/career换工作／行业／职业 be/ ( both especially
BrE work/go freelance做自由职业 do/take on temp work/freelance work做／开始从事临时工作／特约工作 do/be engaged in/be involved in voluntary work做／从事／参与义务性工作
Leaving your job 离职
leave/ ( especially
NAmE quit/resign from your job离职；辞职 give up work/your job/your career放弃工作／事业 hand in your notice/resignation递交辞呈 plan to/be due to retire in June/next year, etc.计划／预计六月／明年等退休 take early retirement提前退休
