Apply usage details 1 apply means "application", "application", "application" and so on. Pay attention to the following usage: ① means "application" and "application", usually a transitive verb; It means "apply" ... go ... "Preposition to: We decided to adopt a new method. In this way, we can better apply theory to practice. In this way, we can better apply theory to practice. ② It means "applicable", usually an intransitive verb; This rule is not applicable to all situations. This rule is not applicable in all cases. This book is not suitable for beginners. This book is not suitable for beginners. These methods are suitable for learning English. These methods are suitable for English learning. Usage 2 apply means "apply", pay attention to the following usage: ① You can use a transitive verb or an intransitive verb to mean "apply ……" and use the preposition for to apply for something. You can apply in person or by letter. More than 30 people applied for this position. More than 30 people applied for this position. He applied to stay there. He applied to stay there. Compare the following two synonymous sentences: He applied to join the Party last year. He applied to join the party last year. He applied to join the party last year. (2) means "apply (get) ...", which is usually used to apply to ... for ... he applied for help from us. He turned to us for help. They applied to the government for financial assistance. They applied to the government for financial assistance.