ap‧pli‧ca‧tion S1 W1 / æplɪkeɪʃ ə n / 名词
1 written request [可数和不可数名词] 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 [可数和不可数名词] 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 [可数名词] a piece of computer software which does a particular job :
We received training on a number of spreadsheet and database applications.
4 paint/liquid [可数和不可数名词] 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 [不可数名词] attention or effort over a long period of time :
Making your new business successful requires luck, patience, and application.
COLLOCATIONS
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.
动词
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.