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BNC: 87 COCA: 92
use
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verb /juːz/
present tense
I/you/we/theyuse
he/she/ituses
present participleusing
past tenseused
past participleused
  1. 1
    [T] to do something using a machine, tool, skill, method etc in order to do a job or to achieve a result 用；使用；运用

    Using a computer is so much quicker. 用计算机真是快得多。

    What type of soap do you use? 你用哪种肥皂？

    Using all his charm, he managed to persuade them. 他用自己的魅力设法说服了他们。

    use something for something :

    Psychological tests are used for selection purposes. 用心理测试来达到选拔的目的。

    use something for doing something :

    Methane gas is used for heating and generating power. 沼气用于供热和发电。

    use something as something :

    I had to use a ski as a tent pole. 我不得不用滑雪板来做帐篷柱。

    use something as an excuse/reason :

    They used the recession as an excuse to get rid of workers. 他们拿经济不景气作为辞退工人的借口。

     Synonyms and related words
    To make a machine or piece of equipment work: activate, actuate, coax...
  2. 2
    [T] to get a benefit for yourself from something that is available to you 利用

    Only about 30 people regularly use the bus service. 只有大约30人经常乘坐公共汽车。

     Synonyms and related words
    To use something, or to be used: go towards, bring in, fall back on...
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    [T] to take an amount from a supply of something in order to do a job or to achieve a result 耗费；消费

    You've used all the hot water again. 你又把热水都用完了。

    Most of that paint was used on the kitchen. 那种涂料大多用于厨房。

     Synonyms and related words
    To use something, or to be used: go towards, bring in, fall back on...
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    [T] to treat someone in an unfair way, for example by pretending to care about them so that they do what you want 耍弄；（不公平地）利用

    You know he's just using you. 你知道他只是在利用你。

    use someone for your own ends (=to get what you want) 为了自己的目的而利用某人 :

    Liz has always used people for her own ends. 莉兹总是为了自己的自的而利用他人。

     Synonyms and related words
    To treat someone unfairly: prey on, discriminate, oppress...
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    [T] to say or write particular words 说（某种话语）；写（某种词语）

    Don't use language like that in front of your little brother. 不要在你小弟弟面前说那种话。

    use something to do something :

    McClaren used the same words to describe his feelings. 麦克拉伦用同样的语言来描述他的感情。

     Synonyms and related words
    General words meaning to say something: say, talk, speak...
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    [T] if you use a particular name, you call yourself by a different name from your usual one 自称为；自名为
     Synonyms and related words
    To name, or to have a particular name: name, call, christen...
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    [I/T] to take illegal drugs regularly 服用（毒品）；吸（毒）

    In jail, he continued to deal and use drugs. 在监狱里，他继续兜售和服用毒品。

    She's using again. 她又在吸毒了。

     Synonyms and related words
    To buy or use illegal drugs: abuse, be jacked up, come down...

phrasal verbs

use
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noun /juːs/
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  1. 1
    [singular/uncountable] the act of using something 用；使用；运用
    use of :

    the use of resources/technology/computers 资源/技术/计算机的运用

    Farmers are reducing the use of pesticides on food crops. 农民正在减少对庄稼的农药用量。

    Their unnecessary use of force has endangered peace efforts. 他们毫无必要的动武损害了为和平所作出的努力。

  2. 2
    [C/U] a way of using something 用法

    These rollers have a variety of manufacturing uses. 这些滚轮有各种制造用途。

    use of :

    This is not the best use of your talents. 这并没有最好地发挥你的才能。

    use for :

    I kept hoping to find a use for it. 我一直希望能用上它。

     Synonyms and related words
    Use of something: user, use, application...
  3. 3
    [U] the right, an opportunity, or permission to use something 使用权；使用机会；使用许可
    have the use of something :

    We can have the use of the hall every Thursday. 我们每个星期四可以使用这个大厅。

    for the use of someone (=only for them to use) 专供某人使用 :

    The pool was built for the exclusive use of residents. 这个游泳池是专门为居民建造的。

     Synonyms and related words
    General words for permission: permission, consent, approval...
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    [U] the ability to use a part of your body or mind （身体的某个部分或大脑的）运用能力
    lose the use of something :

    He lost the use of his legs in a car crash. 他在一次车祸中双腿残疾。

     Synonyms and related words
    Use of something: user, use, application...
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    [C] a meaning of a word, or a way of speaking or writing a word 词义；说法；写法

    This use is common among young people. 这种说法在年轻人中很普遍。

     Synonyms and related words
    General words for meaning: meaning, significance, usage...
BNC: 87 COCA: 92
use

noun¹

 1using; being used使用；應用ADJECTIVE | VERB + USE | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤considerable, extensive, great, heavy, liberal大量使用；廣泛使用；自由運用▸➤full, maximum充分利用；最大限度的使用◇He made full use of the opportunity to travel.他充分利用了這個機會旅行。➤excessive過多的使用◇a style of writing with an excessive use of metaphor濫用比喻的寫作風格➤increased, increasing增多的／越來越多的使用▸➤constant, continued, daily, everyday, frequent, regular, repeated, routine經常使用；持續使用；日常使用；定期使用；重複利用◇the daily use of a deodorant一種除臭劑的日常使用➤long-term, prolonged長期使用◇There is a high risk of developing side effects from prolonged use of the drug.長期使用該藥產生副作用的風險很高。➤lifetime終生使用◇lifetime use of cigarettes終生吸煙➤future未來使用◇The prints remain on file for future use.這些指紋都會存檔，以備將來使用。➤wide, widespread廣泛使用◇a campaign to encourage wider use of public transport鼓勵更多利用公共交通出行的運動➤common, current, general, normal, ordinary常用；現今的使用；正常使用；一般的使用◇This software is no longer in common use.這種軟件已經不常用了。➤limited有限的使用▸➤occasional偶爾使用➤effective, efficient, good, judicious, optimum有效使用；高效利用；充分使用；審慎使用；最佳利用◇an efficient use of resources對資源的有效利用◇Holding a party was not the best use of scarce funds.舉行宴會不是利用短缺資金的最佳方式。◇an article with a judicious use of examples一篇審慎使用例證的文章◇The layout of the furniture makes optimum use of the space available.傢具的擺放很好地利用了現有的空間。➤appropriate, correct, fair, legitimate, proper適當／正確／公平／合法／恰當使用◇the fair use of copyrighted material正當使用有版權的材料➤clever, innovative, skilful/skillful聰明的／創造性的／巧妙的運用➤selective有選擇的使用▸➤careful, safe小心／安全使用▸➤inappropriate, indiscriminate, poor不恰當的／不加選擇的／不當的使用▸➤illegal, illicit, improper, unauthorized非法使用；不合適的使用；未經授權的使用➤sustainable可持續的使用◇the sustainable use of natural resources對自然資源的可持續利用➤personal, private為個人目的的使用▸➤external, internal外用；內用◇This antiseptic is for external use only.這種防腐劑僅供外用。➤home家用◇fire extinguishers for home use家用滅火器➤recreational娛樂用▸➤clinical, commercial, industrial, non-commercial臨牀應用；商用；工業應用；非商用▸➤official官方使用▸➤exclusive專用◇for the exclusive use of club members僅供俱樂部成員使用➤free免費使用◇Guests have free use of the hotel pool.客人可免費使用賓館的游泳池。➤immediate直接使用◇Only half the land was fit for immediate use.只有一半的土地能直接使用。➤alcohol, drug, heroin, substance, etc.飲酒、吸毒、吸食海洛因、服用毒品等◇Drug use in this age group is on the increase.這個年齡段的吸毒人數在上升。➤condom, contraceptive避孕套的使用；使用避孕品➤pesticide殺蟲劑的使用▸➤land土地使用▸➤language語言的運用▸➤energy能源的耗用➤Internet因特網的使用VERB + USE➤make用◇We made use of the car while you were away.你不在時，我們用了一下汽車。➤bring sth (back) into, come into再使用⋯；開始使用◇a technology which came into use at the end of the last century上個世紀末開始使用的技術➤go out of不再使用◇The expression went out of use some time ago.這個表達方式不久前已停止使用。➤enable使⋯得到應用◇Advances in battery technology would enable more widespread use of solar energy.電池技術的進步會使太陽能的應用更為廣泛。➤facilitate方便使用➤allow, permit允許使用➤legalize使⋯的使用合法化➤ban, forbid, outlaw, prohibit禁止⋯的使用；宣佈使用⋯為非法行為◇the first country to ban the use of antidepressants in children第一個禁止給兒童使用抗抑鬱藥的國家➤regulate規範⋯的使用➤preclude杜絕使用➤curb, curtail, limit, restrict限制使用➤maximize, minimize最大限度地使用；最低限度地使用➤increase增加使用➤decrease, reduce減少使用➤discontinue中斷使用◇If side effects occur, discontinue use.如果產生副作用就停止使用。➤advocate, encourage, promote, recommend倡導／鼓勵／推廣／推薦使用◇I don't recommend the use of chemicals in home gardens.我不主張在私家花園中使用化學製品。➤condone, sanction寬恕／批准使用➤approve, endorse, favour/favor, support同意／認可／贊成／支持使用◇The study showed that 75% of people favoured / favored the use of ID cards.研究表明，75% 的人贊成使用身分證。➤discourage, oppose不鼓勵／反對使用➤pioneer率先使用◇the company which pioneered the use of screen savers as entertainment率先開發屏保的娛樂用途的公司➤justify證明使用⋯有道理◇You can't justify the use of violence.你無法讓人信服使用暴力是合理的。PREPOSITION➤for use為了使用◇This phone number is only for use in an emergency.這個電話號碼只在緊急情況下使用。➤in use在⋯使用中◇The phone is in constant use.這部電話總是佔線。PHRASES➤ease of use使用方便◇This model has been designed for greater ease of use.這種樣式是為使用更方便而設計的。➤for use as用作⋯◇The CD is intended for use as background music.這張唱片是用作背景音樂的。➤ready for use隨時可用◇This room is now ready for use.這個房間現在可以用了。
use

noun²

 2purpose for which sth is used使用目的ADJECTIVE | VERB + USE | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤different不同的用途▸➤new新用途➤intended預期的用途➤potential潛在的用途◇The product has several potential uses.該產品的潛在用途有幾種。➤medicinal藥用◇Water was reserved for drinking or medicinal uses.貯水是為了飲用或者藥用。VERB + USE➤have有⋯用途◇This herb has a variety of uses.這種藥草有許多用途。➤find, put sth to找到用途；把⋯派上用場◇Can you find a use for this old table?你能把這張舊桌子派上用場嗎？◇Don't throw that box away－I'm sure I could put it to some use.別把那個盒子扔了 － 我肯定能把它派上用場。PHRASES➤a variety of uses各種各樣的功能➤what use is...?, what's the use of...?⋯有什麼用？◇What use is a mouse without a computer?沒有電腦，光有鼠標有什麼用？◇What's the use of denying it?否認它有什麼用？
use

noun³

 3ability/permission to use sth使用能力；使用許可ADJECTIVE | VERB + USE | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVE➤full充分發揮◇the full use of your mental faculties思維理解能力的充分發揮VERB + USE➤have具備能力◇Since his stroke he hasn't had the use of his left hand.自從中風後，他的左手就失去功能了。➤give sb, offer (sb)給予（某人）使用權◇We gave them the use of our house while we were away.我們外出時讓他們住我們的房子。➤deny sb不許某人使用◇They denied us use of the college library.他們不許我們使用學院圖書館。➤lose喪失功能▸➤recover, regain恢復／重新使用◇After a while she regained the use of her fingers.過了一會兒，她的手指又重新恢復了知覺。PREPOSITION➤use of⋯的功能◇She lost the use of her legs in a car accident.在一次車禍中她的雙腿喪失了功能。
use

noun⁴

 4how useful sth is效用ADJECTIVE | VERB + USE | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤practical實際效用VERB + USE➤be of有用◇Could this old coat be of use to you?這件舊大衣你用得着嗎 ?➤have用得着◇I have no use for my golf clubs any more.我已不需要我的高爾夫球杆了。PREPOSITION➤of... use有用◇It's of no practical use to me.這對我沒什麼實際用途。➤use to對⋯有用處◇Is it any use to you?這個對你有用嗎？PHRASES➤be no use毫無益處◇It's no use running－the train has already gone.跑也沒用了 － 火車已經開走了。
use

verb

ADVERB | VERB + USE | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADVERB➤appropriately, correctly, properly恰當使用；正確使用◇Credit cards, used appropriately, are a great financial tool.如果使用得當，信用卡是個極好的金融工具。➤effectively, efficiently, successfully有效／高效／成功使用▸➤improperly, inappropriately, indiscriminately不當使用；不加選擇地使用▸➤carefully, cautiously, judiciously, responsibly, selectively, sparingly小心／謹慎／審慎／負責任地／有選擇地／節省着使用◇This paint is very expensive, so please use it sparingly.這種塗料很貴，請省着點兒用。➤safely安全使用➤interchangeably, synonymously可互換使用；用作同義詞◇'Ethics' and 'morality' are often used interchangeably.ethics 與 morality 這兩個詞經常換用。➤concurrently, simultaneously同時使用▸➤consistently, frequently, generally, habitually, normally, regularly, routinely, typically, usually一貫使用；經常使用；普遍使用；習慣性使用；通常使用；日常使用；一般使用◇Do you habitually use display screen equipment in your job?你工作中經常使用屏幕顯示設備嗎？➤mainly, primarily主要使用◇a technique that is pimarily used in eye surgery主要用於眼部手術的技術➤exclusively僅僅使用◇an etching technique used exclusively by Picasso只有畢加索才使用的蝕刻技法➤liberally自由使用▸➤infrequently, occasionally, rarely不常使用；偶爾使用；罕用➤originally最初使用➤conventionally, traditionally傳統上使用➤commercially商業上應用▸➤up用盡◇The oil had all been used up.油已全部用盡。VERB + USE➤be easy to, be simple to易於使用◇These garden shears are lightweight and easy to use.這些園藝剪刀又輕又好用。➤be difficult to, be hard to很難用▸➤be ready to準備使用▸➤be likely to, tend to很可能／傾向於使用◇the factors that make people likely to use heroin使人們更易於吸食海洛因的因素◇Manufacturers tend to use disks made in the US.製造商都喜歡用美國生產的磁盤。➤allow sb to, be entitled to, let sb, permit sb to允許某人使用；有權使用◇Candidates are not allowed to use dictionaries in the exam.應試者不准在考試時查字典。➤forbid sb to禁止某人使用▸➤teach sb to教某人使用PREPOSITION➤as用作◇The church is sometimes used as a concert venue.這個教堂有時用作音樂會場地。➤for用於◇chemicals that are used for cleaning用於去污的化學品PHRASES➤permission to use sth使用⋯的許可
BNC: 87 COCA: 92
use verb
⇨ use 1 (use a computer/the bus) ⇨ use 2 (use electricity/all the milk) ⇨ exploit (I felt used.) ⇨ take 9 (use drugs)use noun
⇨ use (software for use in schools) ⇨ function (I'm sure you'll think of a use for it.) ⇨ make use of sb/sth ⇨ use verb 1 ⇨ of use ⇨ useful adj. use

noun

use ♦︎ application ♦︎ practice ♦︎ exerciseThese are all words for the act of using sth or doing sth. 这些词均表示使用、实践、运用。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆effective / proper / continued / normal use / application / practice / exercise◆full / constant use / application / exercise◆free use / practice / exercise◆common / current / correct / safe / commercial / industrial / clinical use / application / practice◆sth has a use / an application◆to limit / regulate / justify the use / practice / exercise of sth■ use [uncountable, singular] the act of using sth; the state of being used; the right or opportunity to use sth, for example sth that belongs to sb else; the ability to use your mind or body 用；得到利用；使用权；使用的机会；人体机能◆The software is designed for use in schools.这个软件是为学校应用设计的。◆The chapel was built in the 12th century and is still in use today.这座小教堂建于12世纪，今天仍在使用。◆The bar is for the use of members only.该酒吧仅供会员使用。◆I have the use of the car this week.这辆汽车本周归我使用。◆He lost the use of his legs (= became unable to walk) in an accident.他在一次事故中双腿失去了功能。  see also use ⇨ function noun ■ application [uncountable, countable] (rather formal) the practical use of sth, especially a theory, discovery or invention （尤指理论、发现或发明的）应用，运用◆This essay examines the application of new technology to teaching.这篇文章探讨了新技术在教学上的应用。◆The new invention would have a wide range of applications in industry.这项新发明将在工业中得到广泛应用。   see also apply ⇨ apply 1 ■ practice [uncountable] action rather than ideas 实践；实际行动◆The book is about the theory and practice of teaching.这本书是讲教学理论与实践的。◆She's determined to put her new ideas into practice.她决心要把自己的新想法付诸实践。   see also put sth into practice ⇨ apply 1 , practise ⇨ do 1 ■ exercise [uncountable] (always followed by of 总是后接of) (rather formal) the use of power, a skill, a quality or the right to make sth happen 行使；运用；使用◆Sovereignty means more than just the exercise of power.主权并不单单意味着权力的行使。◆One of these powers is the exercise of discretion by police officers.这些权力中有一项是警察酌处权的行使。use1

verb

 use a computer/the bus/force/your common sense 用计算机；坐公共汽车；诉诸武力；运用常识use electricity/all the milk 耗电；把牛奶用光  ➡ See also the entry for apply 1 另见apply条第1义use ♦︎ exercise ♦︎ employ ♦︎ draw on/upon sth ♦︎ exert ♦︎ make use of sb/sth ♦︎ utilize ♦︎ resort to sth ♦︎ fall back on sb/sthThese words all mean to do sth with a machine, method, object, skill or opportunity for a particular purpose. 这些词均表示使用、利用、运用。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to use / employ / utilize sth as sth◆to use / employ / draw on / make use of / utilize / resort to / fall back on sth to do sth◆to use / exercise / employ / draw on / make use of / utilize / fall back on (a) skill◆to use / employ / make use of / utilize / resort to / fall back on a method / technique◆to use / exercise / employ / resort to violence◆to use / exercise / exert your influence / power / authority◆to use / employ / draw on / make use of / utilize resources◆to use / make use of / utilize the facilities / a service / an opportunity◆to often / frequently use / exercise / employ / draw on / make use of / utilize / resort to sb / sth◆to usually use / exercise / employ / resort to sb / sth◆to commonly / occasionally use / employ / resort to sb / sth◆to rarely use / exercise / employ / draw on / resort to sb / sth◆to use / exercise / employ sb / sth widely◆to use / employ / draw on / utilize sb / sth extensively◆to use / draw on / utilize sb / sth heavily■ use [transitive] to do sth with a machine, method, object, skill or opportunity for a particular purpose 使用，利用，运用（机器、方法、器具、技巧或机会）◆Can I use your phone?我可以用一下你的电话吗？◆Have you ever used this software before?你以前用过这种软件吗？◆How often do you use (= travel by) the bus?你多长时间坐一次公共汽车？◆The blue files are used for storing old invoices.蓝色卷宗是用来存放旧发票的。◆Police used tear gas to disperse the crowds.警察使用催泪瓦斯驱散人群。◆Don't keep asking me what to do－just use your common sense!别老是问我该做什么，你也凭常识想想！ⓘ Of all the synonyms in this group, use is most frequently used to talk about doing things with objects. 在本组所有同义词中，use最常指使用器具做某事◆to use a computer / comb / dictionary / fork / pen / pencil / phone / spoon / weapon, etc.使用计算机／梳子／词典／叉子／钢笔／铅笔／电话／勺子／武器等 ■ exercise [transitive] (formal) to use your power, rights or personal qualities in order to achieve sth 行使，使用，运用（权力、权利或个人特质）◆He was a man who exercised considerable influence over people.他是个对别人有相当影响的人。◆When she appeared in court she exercised her right to remain silent.她出庭时行使了自己保持沉默的权利。■ employ [transitive] (formal) to use sth such as a skill or method for a particular purpose 应用，运用，使用（技巧或方法等）◆He criticized the repressive methods employed by the country's government.他批评了该国政府所采取的镇压手段。◆The police had to employ force to enter the building.警察不得不强行进入大楼。■ ˈdraw on sth■ ˈdraw upon sth

phrasal verb

(drew, drawn) (rather formal) to use a supply of sth that is available to you 凭借，利用，动用（可用的资源）◆I'll have to draw on my savings.我只得动用我的存款了。◆The novelist draws heavily on her personal experiences.这位小说家在很大程度上是以她的亲身经历为素材。ⓘ Draw on/upon sth is most often used to talk about people using experience, a range of styles, information, data, a theory, research findings and knowledge in their work. * draw on/upon sth最常表示人们在工作中利用experience、a range of styles、information、data、a theory、research findings和knowledge。■ exert ɪgˈzɜːt; NAmE ɪgˈzɜːrt [transitive] (rather formal) to use your power or influence in order to achieve sth; to have a powerful effect on sb/sth 运用，行使，施加（权力或影响力）◆He exerted all his authority to make them accept the plan.他利用他的一切权势让他们接受这个计划。◆The moon exerts a force on the earth that causes the tides.月球对地球的吸引力引起潮汐。NOTE 辨析 Exercise or exert?A person or thing can exert power, authority, influence, pressure or force in a way that affects sb/sth. Only a person can exercise sth, but as well as power, authority and influence they can also exercise a right or privilege, or personal qualities such as care, caution, tact, discretion, diplomacy, judgement, discipline, restraint and self-control. * exert的主语是人或事物，搭配词有power、authority、influence、pressure或force。exercise的主语只能是人，其后既可接power、authority和influence，亦可接right或privilege，还可指人运用个人特质，如care、caution、tact、discretion、diplomacy、judgement、discipline、restraint和self-control等。■ make ˈuse of sb/sth

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(made, made)to use sb/sth, especially in order to get an advantage 使用；利用（以谋私利等）◆We could make better use of our resources.我们可以更有效地利用我们的资源。◆You should make use of your contacts.你应该利用你的人际关系。■ utilize (BrE also utilise) ˈjuːtəlaɪz [transitive] (formal) to use sth, especially for a practical purpose 使用；利用；应用◆The Romans were the first to utilize concrete as a building material.罗马人最先使用混凝土作建筑材料。◆The resources at our disposal could have been better utilized.我们所掌握的资源本来可以利用得更好。■ resort to sth

phrasal verb

to make use of sth, especially sth bad, as a means of achieving sth, often because there is no other possible solution （不得不）诉诸，求助于，依靠（尤指不好的东西）◆They felt obliged to resort to violence.他们觉得有必要诉诸暴力。◆We may have to resort to using untrained workers.我们也许只能使用未受过训练的员工了。ⓘ Typical collocates of resort to are bribery, force, terror and violence. * resort to的常见搭配词有bribery、force、terror和violence。■ ˌfall ˈback on sb/sth

phrasal verb

(fell, fallen) [no passive] to have sth to use or go to sb for support when you are in difficulty 求助于；借助；转而依靠◆I have a little money in the bank to fall back on.我在银行还有一点钱，需要时可以动用。◆She fell back on her usual excuse of having no time.她以她惯用的理由推说没有时间。use2

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 use a computer/the bus/force/your common sense 用计算机；坐公共汽车；诉诸武力；运用常识use electricity/all the milk 耗电；把牛奶用光use ♦︎ use sth up ♦︎ consume ♦︎ expend ♦︎ deplete ♦︎ drain ♦︎ absorb ♦︎ exhaust ♦︎ get through sthThese words all mean to take sth for a particular purpose so that there is less or none of it left. 这些词均表示消耗、耗费、耗尽。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to use / use up / consume / expend / deplete / drain / absorb / exhaust resources◆to use / use up / deplete / exhaust a supply / supplies of sth◆to use / deplete / drain / exhaust reserves of sth◆to use / use up / consume / expend money◆to use / deplete / drain / exhaust funds◆to use / consume / expend / absorb time◆to use / use up / consume / expend / drain / absorb / exhaust energy◆to use / use up / consume / deplete / absorb / exhaust sth quickly◆to consume / deplete / absorb / exhaust sth rapidly◆to use up / consume / drain / absorb / exhaust sth completely■ use [transitive] to take a particular amount of time, money, energy or a substance in order to achieve or make sth 消耗（时间、金钱、能量或物料）◆This type of heater uses a lot of electricity.这种加热器耗电量很大。◆I hope you haven't used all the milk.我希望你没有把牛奶用光。◆You should learn to use your time more efficiently.你应该学会更有效地利用时间。■ ˌuse sth ˈup

phrasal verb

to use all of sth so that there is none left 用尽；花光；吃光◆Making soup is a good way of using up leftover vegetables.把剩下的蔬菜全部用来做汤是个好办法。◆I'm wondering how to arrange the furniture without using up too much space.我正琢磨怎样摆放家具才不占用太多空间。■ consume kənˈsjuːm; NAmE kənˈsuːm [transitive] (rather formal, written) to use sth, especially fuel, energy or time 消耗，耗费（尤指燃料、能量或时间）◆My new car consumes much less fuel.我的新车耗油少很多。◆The production of new paper from wood pulp consumes vast amounts of energy.用木浆造新纸耗费大量能源。ⓘ People do not usually consume resources, but things and processes do. * consume表示耗费资源时，主语通常不能是人，而是事物和过程◆The government has consumed large sums of public money. ◆Bureaucracy consumes money that could have been spent on public services.官僚体制耗费的钱本可以花在公共事业上。   see also consume ⇨ eat ▸ consumption kənˈsʌmpʃn

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 [uncountable] ◆Gas and oil consumption always increases in cold weather.燃气和燃油的消耗量在天冷时总会增加。■ expend ɪkˈspend [transitive] (formal) to use sth, especially time, money, energy or effort 花费，消费，耗费（尤指时间、金钱、能量或精力）◆The government has expended large sums of public money on a failing project.政府在一个失败的项目上花费了巨额公帑。◆Unlike most animals, mussels do not expend energy looking for food.与大多数动物不同，蚌不在觅食上花费精力。  see also spend ⇨ spend 1 ▸ expenditure ɪkˈspendɪtʃə(r)

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 [uncountable] ◆This study represents a major expenditure of time and effort.这项研究意味着要耗费大量的时间和精力。■ deplete dɪˈpliːt [transitive, usually passive] (rather formal) to reduce sth by a large amount so that there is not enough left 大量减少；耗尽；使枯竭◆Food supplies were severely depleted.食品供应已严重不足。◆Fossil fuel reserves are being depleted at an alarming rate.矿物燃料的贮藏量正以惊人的速度耗减。▸ depletion dɪˈpliːʃn

noun

 [uncountable] ◆ozone depletion臭氧耗损◆the depletion of fish stocks鱼类的数量锐减■ drain [transitive] to make sb/sth poorer or weaker, by using up their/its money or strength 使（金钱或力气）耗尽◆My mother's hospital expenses were slowly draining away my income.我母亲的住院开销把我的收入渐渐耗光了。◆I felt drained of energy.我感到筋疲力尽。◆The experience left her emotionally drained.这次经历使她心灰意懒。▸ a drain on sth

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 [singular] ◆Military spending is a huge drain on the country's resources.军费开支是对国家财力的巨大消耗。■ absorb [transitive] to use up a large supply of sth, especially money or time 耗费，耗去（大量金钱、时间等）◆The new proposals would absorb $80 million of the federal budget.这些新提案将耗费联邦政府8 000万元的预算。■ exhaust ɪgˈzɔːst [transitive] (rather formal) to use sth up 用尽；花光；吃光◆Within three days they had exhausted their supply of food.他们在三天之内就把贮存的食物吃光了。◆Don't give up until you have exhausted all the possibilities.只要还有可能就别放弃。NOTE 辨析 Use sth up or exhaust? Exhaust is rather formal and is used especially when talking about using up things in large quantities or things which are very important. Use sth up is used especially to talk about smaller quantities of less important things. * exhaust颇为正式，尤指耗尽量大或很重要的东西。use sth up尤指用光量较小且不太重要的东西◆They had exhausted their food supply.他们把贮存的食物吃光了。◆They had used up their food supply. ◆Sorry－I've used up the milk.对不起，我把牛奶用光了。◆Sorry－I've exhausted the milk. ■ ˈget through sth

phrasal verb

(getting, got, got; NAmE spoken getting, got, gotten)to use a large amount of sth 大量消耗◆We got through a fortune while we were in New York!我们在纽约时花掉了一大笔钱！◆We get through a lot of paper in the office.我们办公室的用纸量很大。

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