use

verb

1. 使用；利用；运用
   to do sth with a machine, a method, an object, etc. for a particular purpose
   1. Can I use your phone?
      我可以用一下你的电话吗？
   2. Have you ever used this software before?
      你以前用过这种软件吗？
   3. How often do you use (= travel by) the bus?
      你多长时间坐一次公共汽车？
   4. They were able to achieve a settlement without using military force.
      他们没有诉诸武力就解决了问题。
   5. Police used tear gas to disperse the crowds.
      警察使用催泪瓦斯驱散人群。
   6. The blue files are used for storing old invoices.
      蓝色卷宗是用来存放旧发票的。
   7. The building is currently being used as a warehouse.
      这所房子目前用作仓库。
   8. You can't keep using your bad back as an excuse.
      你不能老拿腰疼当托词呀。
   9. I have some information you may be able to use (= to get an advantage from) .
      我有些可能对你有用的信息。
2. 消耗
   to take a particular amount of a liquid, substance, etc. in order to achieve or make sth
   1. This type of heater uses a lot of electricity.
      这种加热器耗电量很大。
   2. I hope you haven't used all the milk.
      希望你没有把牛奶都用掉了。
3. 说，写，使用（词语或语言）
   to say or write particular words or a particular type of language
   1. The poem uses simple language.
      这首诗用语简单。
   2. That's a word I never use.
      那是我从来不用的字眼。
   3. You have to use the past tense.
      要使用过去时。
4. （施展手段）利用（别人）
   to be kind, friendly, etc. to sb with the intention of getting an advantage for yourself from them
   1. Can't you see he's just using you for his own ends ?
      你难道看不出他在利用你谋求私利吗？
   2. I felt used.
      我觉得被人利用了。
5. 吸（毒）；服用（毒品）
   to take illegal drugs
   1. Most of the inmates have used drugs at some point in their lives.
      大多数囚犯都在人生的某个阶段服用过毒品。
   2. She's been using since she was 13.
      她从13岁起就吸毒。

noun

1. 用；使用；得到利用
   the act of using sth; the state of being used
   1. A ban was imposed on the use of chemical weapons.
      化学武器已被禁止使用。
   2. The software is designed for use in schools.
      这个软件是为学校应用设计的。
   3. I'm not sure that this is the most valuable use of my time.
      我不能肯定我的时间这样来安排最有价值。
   4. 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。
   5. The bar is for the use of members only.
      酒吧仅供会员使用。
2. 用途；功能；用法
   a purpose for which sth is used; a way in which sth is or can be used
   1. I'm sure you'll think of a use for it.
      我相信你会给这东西找到用途的。
   2. This chemical has a wide range of industrial uses.
      这种化学制品在工业上用途广泛。
3. 使用权；使用的机会
   the right or opportunity to use sth, for example sth that belongs to sb else
   1. I have the use of the car this week.
      这辆汽车本周归我使用。
4. 运用头脑（或身体）的能力；功能
   the ability to use your mind or body
   1. He lost the use of his legs (= became unable to walk) in an accident.
      他在一次事故中失去了双腿的功能。

VERB USES 动词用法

1. VERB 用；使用；应用；运用
   If you use something, you do something with it in order to do a job or to achieve a particular result or effect.
   1. Trim off the excess pastry using a sharp knife...
      用一把快刀切去多余的饼皮。
   2. He had simply used a little imagination...
      他只不过是用了一点点想象力。
   3. Officials used loud hailers to call for calm...
      官员们用扩音器呼吁大家保持冷静。
   4. The show uses Zondo's trial and execution as its framework.
      这部戏以桑多的受审和被处决作为基本框架。
2. VERB 耗尽；耗掉
   If you use a supply of something, you finish it so that none of it is left.
   1. You used all the ice cubes and didn't put the ice trays back...
      你把所有的冰块都用完了，又不把冰格放回去。
   2. They've never had anything spare — they've always used it all.
      他们从没有任何备用的东西——他们总是把什么都用得一干二净。
   3. Use up means the same as use .
      use up同use
   4. It isn't them who use up the world's resources...
      并不是他们把全球的资源耗费殆尽的。
   5. We were breathing really fast, and using the air up quickly.
      当时我们呼吸非常急促，很快就要把空气用完了。
3. VERB 服（药，尤指毒品）
   If someone uses drugs, they take drugs regularly, especially illegal ones.
   1. He denied he had used drugs...
      他否认自己吸过毒。
   2. You'll find that most people that don't use heroin don't like people that do.
      你会发现绝大多数不吸海洛因的人都不喜欢吸食者。
4. VERB 用（洗手间或卫生间）（礼貌说法）
   You can say that someone uses the toilet or bathroom as a polite way of saying that they go to the toilet.
   1. Wash your hands after using the toilet...
      便后要洗手。
   2. He asked whether he could use my bathroom.
      他问是否可以用我的卫生间。
5. VERB 使用（单词或表达方式）
   If you use a particular word or expression, you say or write it, because it has the meaning that you want to express.
   1. The judge liked using the word 'wicked' of people he had sent to jail...
      这个法官喜欢使用“邪恶”一词来形容被他判罪入狱的人。
   2. When Johnson talks about cuts, he uses words like 'target price' and 'efficiency payments'.
      约翰逊谈起降价时，会使用“目标价位”和“效率支付”之类的字眼。
6. VERB 用（名字）；自称
   If you use a particular name, you call yourself by that name, especially when it is not the name that you usually call yourself.
   1. Now I use a false name if I'm meeting people for the first time...
      现在和初次见面的人交往时我会用假名。
   2. I didn't want to use my married name because we've split.
      我不想用我的夫姓，因为我们已经离婚了。
7. VERB (为自身利益)利用(别人)
   If you say that someone uses people, you disapprove of them because they make others do things for them in order to benefit or gain some advantage from it, and not because they care about the other people.
   1. Be careful she's not just using you...
      当心她不只是在利用你。
   2. Why do I have the feeling I'm being used again?
      为什么我感觉又被利用了？
8. See also: used

NOUN USES 名词用法

1. N-UNCOUNT 用；使用；应用；运用
   Your use of something is the action or fact of your using it.
   1. The treatment does not involve the use of any artificial drugs.
      这种治疗不会使用任何人工合成药物。
   2. ...research related to microcomputers and their use in classrooms...
      关于微型电脑及其课堂使用的研究
   3. We are denied use of the land by the ruling classes...
      统治阶层剥夺了我们使用土地的权利。
   4. He would support a use of force if the UN deemed it necessary.
      如果联合国认为有必要使用武力的话，他会支持的。
2. N-SING 需要；功能；使用价值
   If you have a use for something, you need it or can find something to do with it.
   1. You will no longer have a use for the magazines...
      你再也用不着这些杂志了。
   2. They both loved the fabric, but couldn't find a use for it.
      他们都很喜爱这块布，可是不知道拿来做什么好。
3. N-VAR 用途；用处
   If something has a particular use, it is intended for a particular purpose.
   1. Infrared detectors have many uses...
      红外探测器有多种用途。
   2. It's an interesting scientific phenomenon, but of no practical use whatever...
      这是一种有趣的科学现象，但没什么实用价值。
   3. French furniture was designed for every use...
      法式家具的用途极其广泛。
   4. The report outlined possible uses for the new weapon.
      该报告概述了这种新式武器的可能用途。
   5. ...Elderflower Water for use as an eye and skin lotion...
      可用于眼霜及润肤乳中的接骨木花水
   6. We need to recognize that certain uses of the land upon which we live are simply wrong.
      我们需要认识到，我们对自己生活的这片土地的某些使用方式是完全错误的。
4. N-UNCOUNT 使用权；运用能力
   If you have the use of something, you have the permission or ability to use it.
   1. She will have the use of the car one night a week.
      她每周有一个晚上会用车。
   2. ...young people who at some point in the past have lost the use of their limbs...
      曾经一度手脚失去功能的年轻人
   3. You will have full use of all the new leisure club facilities.
      你可以充分享受俱乐部的所有新增休闲设施。
5. N-COUNT （单词的）意义，用法
   A use of a word is a particular meaning that it has or a particular way in which it can be used.
   1. There are new uses of words coming in and old uses dying out.
      单词总有新用法出现，也有旧用法慢慢被淘汰。
6. N-UNCOUNT （名字的）使用
   Your use of a particular name is the fact of your calling yourself by it.
   1. Police have been hampered by Mr Urquhart's use of bogus names.
      厄克特先生使用了假名，警方的调查因此受阻。
7. PHRASE 供…使用
   If something is for the use of a particular person or group of people, it is for that person or group to use.
   1. The leisure facilities are there for the use of guests...
      这些休闲设施是供客人使用的。
   2. He raises crops mainly for the use of his family.
      他种农作物主要是为了家庭自用。
8. PHRASE 有好处
   If you say that being something or knowing someone has its uses, you mean that it makes it possible for you to do what you otherwise would not be able to do.
   1. Being a hospital Sister had its uses.
      在医院当护士有它的好处。
9. PHRASE 在使用/不再使用
   If something such as a technique, building, or machine is in use, it is used regularly by people. If it has gone out of use, it is no longer used regularly by people.
   1. ...the methods of making Champagne which are still in use today...
      至今仍在用的香槟酿制法
   2. The site has been out of use for many years.
      这个地方已经闲置多年。
10. PHRASE 使用；利用
    If you make use of something, you do something with it in order to do a job or achieve a particular result or effect.
    1. Not all nursery schools make use of the opportunities open to them.
       并不是所有的托儿所都能抓住他们面临的机会。
    2. ...making use of the same bottle time after time.
       多次重复使用同一个瓶子
11. PHRASE 没有用处；无益
    You use expressions such as it's no use ,there's no use, and what's the use to indicate that a particular action will not achieve anything.
    1. It's no use arguing with a drunk...
       跟一个醉汉争论是没有用处的。
    2. There's no use you asking me any more questions...
       你问我再多的问题也没有用。
    3. What's the use of complaining?
       抱怨有什么用呢？
12. PHRASE 没用；行不通
    If you say it's no use, you mean that you have failed to do something and realize that it is useless to continue trying because it is impossible.
    1. It's no use. Let's hang up and try for a better line.
       打不通。挂掉吧，找一条更好的线打吧。
13. PHRASE 有用/没用
    If something or someone is of use, they are useful. If they are no use, they are not at all useful.
    1. The contents of this booklet should be of use to all students...
       这本小册子的内容应该会对所有的学生都有用处。
    2. I'm sorry, I've been no use to you.
       对不起，我一点儿忙也没帮上。

1. Trim off the excess pastry using a sharp knife
   用一把快刀切去多余的饼皮。
2. He had simply used a little imagination
   他只不过是用了一点点想象力。
3. Officials used loud hailers to call for calm
   官员们用扩音器呼吁大家保持冷静。
4. The show uses Zondo's trial and execution as its framework.
   这部戏以桑多的受审和被处决作为基本框架。
5. You used all the ice cubes and didn't put the ice trays back
   你把所有的冰块都用完了，又不把冰格放回去。
6. They've never had anything spare — they've always used it all.
   他们从没有任何备用的东西——他们总是把什么都用得一干二净。
7. He denied he had used drugs
   他否认自己吸过毒。
8. You'll find that most people that don't use heroin don't like people that do.
   你会发现绝大多数不吸海洛因的人都不喜欢吸食者。
9. Wash your hands after using the toilet
   便后要洗手。
10. He asked whether he could use my bathroom.
    他问是否可以用我的卫生间。
11. The judge liked using the word 'wicked' of people he had sent to jail
    这个法官喜欢使用“邪恶”一词来形容被他判罪入狱的人。
12. When Johnson talks about cuts, he uses words like 'target price' and 'efficiency payments'.
    约翰逊谈起降价时，会使用“目标价位”和“效率支付”之类的字眼。
13. Now I use a false name if I'm meeting people for the first time
    现在和初次见面的人交往时我会用假名。
14. I didn't want to use my married name because we've split.
    我不想用我的夫姓，因为我们已经离婚了。
15. Be careful she's not just using you
    当心她不只是在利用你。
16. Why do I have the feeling I'm being used again?
    为什么我感觉又被利用了？
17. The treatment does not involve the use of any artificial drugs.
    这种治疗不会使用任何人工合成药物。
18. We are denied use of the land by the ruling classes
    统治阶层剥夺了我们使用土地的权利。
19. You will no longer have a use for the magazines
    你再也用不着这些杂志了。
20. Infrared detectors have many uses
    红外探测器有多种用途。
21. She will have the use of the car one night a week.
    她每周有一个晚上会用车。
22. There are new uses of words coming in and old uses dying out.
    单词总有新用法出现，也有旧用法慢慢被淘汰。
23. Police have been hampered by Mr Urquhart's use of bogus names.
    厄克特先生使用了假名，警方的调查因此受阻。
24. The leisure facilities are there for the use of guests
    这些休闲设施是供客人使用的。
25. Being a hospital Sister had its uses.
    在医院当护士有它的好处。
26. The site has been out of use for many years.
    这个地方已经闲置多年。
27. Not all nursery schools make use of the opportunities open to them.
    并不是所有的托儿所都能抓住他们面临的机会。
28. It's no use arguing with a drunk
    跟一个醉汉争论是没有用处的。
29. It's no use. Let's hang up and try for a better line.
    打不通。挂掉吧，找一条更好的线打吧。
30. The contents of this booklet should be of use to all students
    这本小册子的内容应该会对所有的学生都有用处。

  use apply avail utilize【导航词义：应用，使用】

  use v. 使用；利用

〔辨析〕泛指使用工具、设备、服务等，也指利用某人或某项优势。

  apply v. 应用，使用

〔辨析〕指将技术、方法、观念、法律等用于某一领域、流程、活动等中以发挥其作用。

  avail v. 〈正式〉利用

〔辨析〕多指利用机会、提议等，常用于 avail oneself of sth 结构中。

  utilize v. 〈正式〉利用，使用

〔辨析〕指为了某一目的而使用某事物。

use sth↔up

1. 用尽；吃光
   to use all of sth so that there is none left
   1. Can I use your phone?
      我可以用一下你的电话吗？
   2. Have you ever used this software before?
      你以前用过这种软件吗？
   3. How often do you use (= travel by) the bus?
      你多长时间坐一次公共汽车？
   4. They were able to achieve a settlement without using military force.
      他们没有诉诸武力就解决了问题。
   5. Police used tear gas to disperse the crowds.
      警察使用催泪瓦斯驱散人群。
   6. The blue files are used for storing old invoices.
      蓝色卷宗是用来存放旧发票的。
   7. The building is currently being used as a warehouse.
      这所房子目前用作仓库。
   8. You can't keep using your bad back as an excuse.
      你不能老拿腰疼当托词呀。
   9. I have some information you may be able to use (= to get an advantage from) .
      我有些可能对你有用的信息。

v.

I, you, etc. could use sth

• 恨不得；巴不得；非常想
  used to say that you would like to have sth very much
  1. I think we could all use a drink after that!
     我想我们在事情办完之后都得痛快地喝一杯。

use your head

• 你动动脑子；你仔细想想
  used to tell sb to think about sth, especially when they have asked for your opinion or said sth stupid
  1. ‘Why don't you want to see him again?’ ‘Oh, use your head!’
     “你为什么不愿再见到他？”“唔，你好好想想吧！”

n.

be no use (to sb)

• 无用
  to be useless
  1. You can throw those away─they're no use to anyone.
     那些东西你可以扔了——它们对谁都没用。

be of use (to sb)

• 有用；有帮助
  to be useful
  1. Can I be of any use (= can I help) ?
     有什么要我帮忙的吗？

come into/go out of, etc. use

• 开始 / 停止使用
  to start/stop being used
  1. When did this word come into common use?
     这个词是什么时候普遍使用起来的？

have its/their/your uses

• 有时用得着的；偶尔可派上用场
  to be useful sometimes
  1. I know you don't like him, but he has his uses.
     我知道你不喜欢他，但他有时还用得着。

have no use for sb

• 讨厌（或憎恶）…的人
  to dislike sb
  1. I've no use for people who don't make an effort.
     我厌恶那些不努力的人。

have no use for sth

• 不需要；用不着
  to not need sth

it's no use (doing sth)

what's the use (of doing sth)?

• 没有意义；没有用处
  used to say that there is no point in doing sth because it will not be successful or have a good result
  1. What's the use of worrying about it?
     为此事操心有什么用呢？
  2. It's no use─I can't persuade her.
     没用——我劝不了她。

make use of sth/sb

• 使用；利用（以谋私利等）
  to use sth/sb, especially in order to get an advantage
  1. We could make better use of our resources.
     我们可以更有效地利用我们的资源。

put sth to good use

• 有效使用（或利用）
  to be able to use sth for a purpose, and get an advantage from doing so
  1. She'll be able to put her languages to good use in her new job.
     她在新工作中应该可以好好运用她会的各种语言。

noun

1. exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage
   1. his manipulation of his friends was scandalous

   Synonym:    manipulation

2. (psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation
   1. owls have nocturnal habits
   2. she had a habit twirling the ends of her hair
   3. long use had hardened him to it

   Synonym:    habit

3. the act of using
   1. he warned against the use of narcotic drugs
   2. skilled in the utilization of computers

   Synonym:    usageutilizationutilisationemploymentexercise

4. what something is used for
   1. the function of an auger is to bore holes
   2. ballet is beautiful but what use is it?

   Synonym:    functionpurposerole

5. a particular service
   1. he put his knowledge to good use
   2. patrons have their uses

6. (law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property
   1. we were given the use of his boat

   Synonym:    enjoyment

7. (economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing
   1. the consumption of energy has increased steadily

   Synonym:    consumptioneconomic consumptionusanceuse of goods and services

verb

1. use up, consume fully
   1. The legislature expended its time on school questions

   Synonym:    expend

2. put into service
   1. use your head!
   2. we only use Spanish at home
   3. I can't use this tool
   4. Apply a magnetic field here
   5. This thinking was applied to many projects
   6. How do you utilize this tool?
   7. I apply this rule to get good results
   8. use the plastic bags to store the food
   9. He doesn't know how to use a computer

   Synonym:    utilizeutiliseapplyemploy

3. take or consume (regularly or habitually)
   1. She uses drugs rarely

   Synonym:    habituate

4. habitually do something (use only in the past tense)
   1. She used to call her mother every week but now she calls only occasionally
   2. I used to get sick when I ate in that dining hall
   3. They used to vacation in the Bahamas

5. avail oneself to
   1. apply a principle
   2. practice a religion
   3. use care when going down the stairs
   4. use your common sense
   5. practice non-violent resistance

   Synonym:    practiceapply

6. seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage
   1. She uses her influential friends to get jobs
   2. The president's wife used her good connections