🇬🇧🇨🇳 application - 应用 : English Lesson

Meaning of "application" ("应用"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

An application can refer to a formal request for something, such as a job or a place at a school. It can also mean the act of putting something to use, like applying a skill or using a tool. Applications are often written documents submitted to authorities or organizations, and they can also refer to software programs designed for specific tasks.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

My teacher said I had to submit my application for the spelling bee. I spelled “application” wrong.

My grandpa tried to use a new phone application, but he ended up calling a stranger in Canada.

My friend’s application to be a magician failed because his only trick was making his homework disappear.

My dog tried to submit an application for more snacks, but all he wrote was “woof.”

My little sister submitted an application to be the boss of me. I rejected it immediately.

A girl has a paper application and a phone application. She fills the paper application with a pen. She opens the phone application and touches send to add a photo. The bus comes. She sends the paper and the phone application. She waits and then gets a yes. She is very happy.

This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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