*ap·pli·ca·tion/ˏæplə`keʃən; ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/ n 1 [C] an official, usually written, REQUEST for a job, place at a college etc 申请(书) 2 [C,U] a way in which something can be used, for example a new idea, drug, or piece of equipment 应用; 施用: The new technology could have military applications. 这项新技术可以应用于军事方面。 3 [C] a PROGRAM on a computer〔电脑的〕应用程式 4 [C,U] when you spread a liquid or cream onto a surface 敷用; 涂抹