use
UK/ju:s/US
NGSL 1kA1
Definitions
v.
To put something into service or employ it for a purpose
使用,利用(为某目的而运用某物)
n.
The act of using something, or the purpose it serves
使用;用途,用处
Root Breakdown
Root-derived=use
Straight from Latin ūtī (to use) via ūsus. The root word of the whole family — every utility, abuse, and usual traces back to this idea of putting something to work.
Root us still carries 68 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
She taught the children how to use a dictionary properly.
- 2.
This tool has many uses around the house.
- 3.
The software is free for personal use.