1. 音标 (Pronunciation):

The pronunciation of "apply to" is:

/əˈplaɪ tuː/

2. 意思 (Meaning):

"Apply to" is a phrasal verb with several meanings:

To make a formal request: When you formally request something, typically for a job, school, or grant.

To be relevant or appropriate to: When something is relevant or applicable to a particular situation or person.

3. 翻译 (Translation):

申请 (when referring to a formal request)

适用于 (when referring to relevance or applicability)

4. 用法 (Usage):

When you apply to a company, school, or institution, you are formally asking for something (like a job or admission).

When something applies to a situation, it means it is relevant or appropriate for that situation.

5. 例句 (Examples):

She applied to five universities last year.

You need to apply to the admissions office for your scholarship.

This rule applies to all employees, regardless of position.

I’m going to apply to work at a new company next month.

The discount applies to all items in the store.

He forgot to apply to the program on time.

This law does not apply to foreign tourists.

You should apply to a lawyer if you have legal questions.

The conditions outlined apply to all users of the service.

I’ll apply to the job opening at the tech firm next week.

6. 短语搭配 (Collocations):

Apply to a university

Apply to a job

Apply to a program

Apply to a company

Apply to the government

Apply to a situation

Apply to an organization

Apply to the court

Apply to the rules

Apply to the job opening