No. 571 in Chinese
应用
"Application" or "to apply."
In a sentence
我在手机上安装了一个新的应用程序。
I installed a new app on my phone.
Here, '应用' (application) refers to a software program used on a device.
我们需要将这些理论应用到实践中去。
We need to apply these theories into practice.
In this sentence, '应用' (apply) describes the act of putting theories into practical use.
这个软件不仅仅是一个简单的工具,它还有许多复杂的应用。
This software is not just a simple tool; it also has many complex applications.
Here, '应用' (applications) indicates the various functions or uses that the software offers.
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