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use

use

Meaning of use

English

to do something with an object or method for a purpose

中文

为了某个目的而用某物

use

Pronunciation

British English
/juːz/
American English
/juːz/

use with Chinese translation

use usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

We can use this room.

我们可以使用这个房间。

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

Do you know how to use this software?

你会使用这个软件吗?

use synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between use, make use of, utilize, employ, and apply

M
🇬🇧English
make use of

a bit more formal; stresses benefit

B1often

ENWe should make use of the sunny weather.

🇬🇧English

formal or technical

B2rare word

ENThe engineer utilized a new method to improve efficiency.

Advanced: broader words

🇬🇧English

formal; usually means 'hire'

B2rare word

ENWe employ a range of techniques in the project.

🇬🇧English

apply a rule, method or cream

B1often

ENApply the cream to the affected area.

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use meaning: what does it mean?

to do something with an object or method for a purpose

use pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

use is pronounced as /juːz/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

use definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

我们可以使用这个房间。 Translation: We can use this room.

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