use
🇺🇸
/juːz/
🇬🇧
/juːz/
verb
A1
to operate or apply something for a specific purpose
You can use this tool to fix the broken chair.
你可以使用這個工具來修理壞掉的椅子。
A1
to consume a certain amount of a liquid, substance, etc.
This car uses less fuel than the other models.
這輛車比其他型號的汽車使用更少的燃料。
A1
to utter or write words or a language
In this conversation, you should use polite language.
在這次談話中，你應該使用禮貌的語言。
R
to take advantage of someone for personal gain
I feel like I was used to get the job done.
我感覺我被利用來完成工作。
R
to take drugs illegally
He used to use drugs but has since stopped.
他過去吸毒，但現在已經戒掉了。
noun
A2
the action of using something
The use of this software is free for the first year.
這款軟體第一年使用是免費的。
A2
a purpose or way in which something is used
We found a new use for the old machine.
我們為舊機器找到了新的用處。
R
the right to use something that belongs to someone else
I have use of the company car for the weekend.
我周末可以使用公司的車。
R
the ability to move or function physically or mentally
After the surgery, he regained the use of his arm.
手術後，他恢復了手臂的使用能力。
R
a specific word or phrase with a particular meaning
The word 'et cetera' is a common use in formal writing.
“等等”這個詞在正式寫作中常用。
translation
使用, 消耗, 使用（語言）, 利用, 吸毒
使用, 用途, 使用權, 功能, 用法
詞形變化
3rd Present
uses
Past
used
Perfect
used
Progressive
using
Plural
uses