apply /əˈplai/ vi. & vt. 1.申请: I applied at the local police station for a pedlar’s certificate. 我在地方派出所申请小贩的证书。He has applied to the banker for a loan. 他已向那位银行家申请一笔款子。2.应用，运用: Would you apply that rule to everyone? 你想把那条规定用到每个人的头上吗? 3. 适用(to): The rules of safe driving apply to everyone. 安全驾驶规则适用于每个人。apply oneself to 努力进行，致力于：He applied himself to the task of organizing the finances of the company. 他全力以赴做好公司组织资金的工作。