use

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations noun: /ˈjuːs/, verb: /ˈjuːz/

US:USA pronunciation: IPAUSA pronunciation: IPA/v. juz or, for pt. form of 7, just; n. jus/

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(v. yo̅o̅z or, for pt. form of 9, yo̅o̅st; n. yo̅o̅s)


Inflections of 'use' (v): (⇒ conjugate)
uses
v 3rd person singular
using
v pres p
used
v past
used
v past p
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WordReference English-Chinese Dictionary © 2026:

主要翻译
英语中文
use [sth] vtr (employ)SCSimplified Chinese 利用 lì yòng
  SCSimplified Chinese 使用 lì yòng,shǐ yòng
TCTraditional Chinese 使用
 He uses various tools to build furniture.
 他用各种工具来制作家具。
use [sth] vtr (avail yourself of)SCSimplified Chinese 利用 lì yòng
  SCSimplified Chinese 使用 lì yòng,shǐ yòng
TCTraditional Chinese 使用
 I often use the local library to borrow books.
 我经常去地方图书馆,从那里借书。
use [sth] vtr (exercise)SCSimplified Chinese 运用 yùn yòng
TCTraditional Chinese 運用
  SCSimplified Chinese 动用 yùn yòng,dòng yòng
TCTraditional Chinese 動用
 You need to use your brain more often.
 你需要多动动脑子。
use [sth/sb] as [sth] vtr + conj (put to a certain purpose)SCSimplified Chinese 把…用作…,用…作为…
 The adder uses its tail as a lure.
 蝰蛇把它的尾巴用作诱饵。
used to v aux always in past (in the past)SCSimplified Chinese 曾经 céng jīng
TCTraditional Chinese 曾經
  SCSimplified Chinese 过去常常 céng jīng,guò qù cháng cháng
备注: In the negative, we can say "didn't use to." More formally, we would say "used not to."
 He used to ride his bike, but now he drives. I didn't use to like this song, but it's growing on me!
 他过去常骑自行车,但现在都开车。我以前不喜欢这首歌,但慢慢开始有好感了!
use n (purpose)SCSimplified Chinese 使用价值,用处,效用 shǐ yòng jià zhí,yòng chù,xiào yòng
TCTraditional Chinese 使用價值,用處,效用
  SCSimplified Chinese 用途 yòng tú
TCTraditional Chinese 用途
 What is the use of this programme?
 这个程序有什么用?
 这句话不是该英语句子的翻译。 这种工具有多种用途。
use n (putting into service)SCSimplified Chineseyòng
TCTraditional Chinese
  SCSimplified Chinese 使用 yòng,shǐ yòng
TCTraditional Chinese 使用
  SCSimplified Chinese 使用 yòng,shǐ yòng
TCTraditional Chinese 使用
 The use of a computer increased productivity.
 使用计算机可提高生产力。

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其他翻译
英语中文
use n (employment)SCSimplified Chinese 雇用 gù yòng
  SCSimplified Chinese 聘请
 We hired a consultant to ensure we were getting the best use from our staff.
 我们聘请了一位顾问以确保目前我们对员工的利用是充分的。
use n (privilege to use)SCSimplified Chinese 使用权 shǐ yòng quán
TCTraditional Chinese 使用權
 He lost the use of the car after he stayed out too late one night.
 有天晚上他在外待到太晚,那之后他就失去了车子的使用权。
use n (help)SCSimplified Chinese 用处 yòng chù
TCTraditional Chinese 用處
  SCSimplified Chinese 益处 yòng chù,yì chù
  SCSimplified Chinese 助益 yòng chù,zhù yì
 The hammer is no use here.
 锤子在这儿毫无用处。
use n (need)SCSimplified Chinese 用的需要 yòng de xū yào
TCTraditional Chinese 用的需要
  SCSimplified Chinese 需用 yòng de xū yào,xū yòng
 Don't take the hammer. I have a use for it.
 别把锤子拿走。我还需要用它。
use vi (take drugs) (毒品)SCSimplified Chinese 服用 fú yòng
TCTraditional Chinese 服用
 I think Gary is using again; he's behaving very strangely.
use [sb] vtr (exploit [sb](指对人的利用)SCSimplified Chinese 利用 lì yòng
 She used him for what she wanted, and left him.
use [sth] vtr (habitually consume substance) (习惯)SCSimplified Chinese 使用 shǐ yòng
TCTraditional Chinese 使用
  SCSimplified Chinese 服用 shǐ yòng,fú yòng
TCTraditional Chinese 服用
 He has taken to using cocaine.
 他已染上吸可卡因的恶习。
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动词短语
英语中文
use [sth] up,
use up [sth]
vtr phrasal sep
(consume completely, exhaust)SCSimplified Chinese 用光 yòng guāng
TCTraditional Chinese 用光
  SCSimplified Chinese 耗尽 yòng guāng,hào jìn
 I used up nearly everything in the refrigerator for this meal.
 Mary used up all my gas and didn't refill the tank.
 为了做这顿饭,我几乎用光了冰箱里所有东西。玛丽用光了我的汽油,也没有给油罐加满油。
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复合形式:
英语中文
alcohol use disorder n (alcoholism)SCSimplified Chinese 酒精使用障碍
captive use n (own usage)SCSimplified Chinese 自产自用
it's no use crying over spilled milk (US),
it's no use crying over spilt milk (UK)
expr
figurative (regret is pointless)SCSimplified Chinese 无济于事
  SCSimplified Chinese 覆水难收
  SCSimplified Chinese 懊悔也于事无补
 I know you're sad that you missed the concert, but it's no use crying over spilt milk.
easy to use,
easy-to-use
adj
(not difficult to use)SCSimplified Chinese 简单易用的
  SCSimplified Chinese 易用的 yì yòng de
备注: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun
 This easy-to-use mobile phone is specially designed for the elderly.
end use,
end-use
n
([sth]'s purpose)SCSimplified Chinese 最终用途 zuì zhōng yòng tú
TCTraditional Chinese 最終用途
energy use n (consumption of electricity)SCSimplified Chinese 能源使用
  SCSimplified Chinese 能源消耗
enjoy the use of [sth] v expr (have available)SCSimplified Chinese 享有 xiǎng yǒu
TCTraditional Chinese 享有
  SCSimplified Chinese 拥有 xiǎng yǒu,yōng yǒu
TCTraditional Chinese 擁有
 The property enjoys the use of a marina and tennis court.
enjoy the use of [sth] v expr (take pleasure in)SCSimplified Chinese 享用
  SCSimplified Chinese 享受地使用
 We are enjoying the use of our swimming pool.
go to the bathroom,
use the bathroom
v expr
US (use the toilet)SCSimplified Chinese 去卫生间 qù wèi shēng jiān
TCTraditional Chinese 去衛生間
  SCSimplified Chinese 上厕所 qù wèi shēng jiān,shàng cè suǒ
TCTraditional Chinese 上廁所
 To avoid extra stops, I always tell the children to go to the bathroom before starting a long trip in the car.
good use n (useful purpose)SCSimplified Chinese 好好利用,有效使用 hǎo hǎo lì yòng
 Her latest video makes good use of high-speed photography.
have no use for [sth/sb] v expr informal (dislike [sth/sb])SCSimplified Chinese 讨厌 tǎo yàn
TCTraditional Chinese 討厭
have the use of [sth] vtr (be able to use)SCSimplified Chinese 能用 néng yòng
  SCSimplified Chinese 可用 néng yòng,kě yòng
  SCSimplified Chinese 使用 néng yòng,shǐ yòng
TCTraditional Chinese 使用
 John is paraplegic; he doesn't have the use of his legs.
have the use of [sth] vtr (have permission to use)SCSimplified Chinese 有权使用 yǒu quán shǐ yòng
TCTraditional Chinese 有權使用
 My friend has said that I can have the use of his garage while he is on holiday.
ill-use [sb/sth] vtr (treat badly, abuse)SCSimplified Chinese 虐待,折磨 nüè dài ,zhé mó
TCTraditional Chinese 虐待,折磨
in use adj (being used)SCSimplified Chinese 使用中的 shǐ yòng zhōng de
  SCSimplified Chinese 被使用的 shǐ yòng zhōng de ,bèi shǐ yòng de
 Is this book in use or can I borrow it?
in use adj (current, extant)SCSimplified Chinese 当下的 dāng xià de
TCTraditional Chinese 當下的
  SCSimplified Chinese 现存的 dāng xià de,xiàn cún de
TCTraditional Chinese 現存的
make good use of [sth] v expr (utilize fully or effectively)SCSimplified Chinese 充分利用 chōng fèn lì yòng
 He made good use of the time he was allotted.
make use of [sth] v expr (utilize)SCSimplified Chinese 利用 lì yòng
 This stew makes use of all the leftovers in your refrigerator.
it's no use doing [sth],
there's no use doing [sth]
expr
(it is pointless)SCSimplified Chinese 没有帮助的 méi yǒu bāng zhù de
  SCSimplified Chinese 没有用的 méi yǒu bāng zhù de,méi yǒu yòng de
 It's no use calling out his name, he can't hear you any more.
there's no use in doing [sth],
there's no point doing [sth],
there's no point in doing [sth]
expr
(it is pointless)SCSimplified Chinese 没有用的 méi yǒu yòng de
  SCSimplified Chinese 无济于事的 méi yǒu yòng de ,wú jì yú shì de
  SCSimplified Chinese 于事无补的 méi yǒu yòng de ,yú shì wú bǔ de
 There's no point in asking Jake if you can borrow his car; he'll say no.
 There's no use in telling me now that I shouldn't put that vase there; you should have mentioned it before I knocked it over and broke it.
non-use n (not using [sth])SCSimplified Chinese 不使用,非使用 bù shǐ yòng
of some use adj (somewhat helpful)SCSimplified Chinese 有用的 yǒu yòng de
  SCSimplified Chinese 有帮助的 yǒu yòng de ,yǒu bāng zhù de
TCTraditional Chinese 有幫助的
be of use vi + adj (thing: serving a purpose) ()SCSimplified Chinese 有用 yǒu yòng
TCTraditional Chinese 有用
 The map is small, but it is still of some use.
 The new equipment will be of use to the workers.
be of use vi + adj (person: helpful) ()SCSimplified Chinese 有用 yǒu yòng
TCTraditional Chinese 有用
  SCSimplified Chinese 能发挥作用
 I'm glad I was of use when Carol needed my help.
out of use adj (no longer being used)SCSimplified Chinese 停用 tíng yòng
  SCSimplified Chinese 弃用 tíng yòng,qì yòng
prepare [sth] for use v expr (make ready to be used)SCSimplified Chinese 使…以备使用 shǐ yǐ bèi shǐ yòng
 I've already prepared my tools for use so as to save time later.
put [sth] to good use v expr (use effectively)SCSimplified Chinese 有效利用 yǒu xiào lì yòng
  SCSimplified Chinese 好好利用 yǒu xiào lì yòng,hǎo hǎo lì yòng
  SCSimplified Chinese 使…得以充分利用 yǒu xiào lì yòng,shǐ dé yǐ chōng fèn lì yòng
 I'm going to put my lunch hour to good use by going to the supermarket.
 Chicken bones can be put to good use by using them to make soup.
put [sb/sth] to use v expr (make use of [sb/sth])SCSimplified Chinese 使用,利用 shǐ yòng,lì yòng
TCTraditional Chinese 使用
recreational drug use,
recreational use
n
(taking drugs for pleasure) (毒品)SCSimplified Chinese 吸着玩儿
TCTraditional Chinese 吸好玩的
 Recreational drug use by students is increasing.
reuse [sth],
re-use
vtr
(use again)SCSimplified Chinese 重复使用 chóng fù shǐ yòng
TCTraditional Chinese 重復使用
  SCSimplified Chinese 再次使用 chóng fù shǐ yòng,zài cì shǐ yòng
 Are you planning to reuse this plastic bottle?
reuse,
re-use
n
(using again)SCSimplified Chinese 重复使用 chóng fù shǐ yòng
TCTraditional Chinese 重復使用
  SCSimplified Chinese 再次使用 chóng fù shǐ yòng,zài cì shǐ yòng
 These cameras aren't intended for reuse.
right of use n (authorization)SCSimplified Chinese 使用权 shǐ yòng quán
TCTraditional Chinese 使用權
 Membership grants one the right of use of all the club's facilities.
single-use n as adj (intended to be used only once)SCSimplified Chinese 单次使用的
  SCSimplified Chinese 一次性的 yí cì xìng de
 The restaurant chain is endeavouring to reduce its reliance on single-use products such as sauce sachets.
terms of use npl (rules for using [sth])SCSimplified Chinese 使用条款
 The terms of use state the rules you must follow in order to use the service.
use money v expr (manage one's finances)SCSimplified Chinese 使用金钱 shǐ yòng jīn qián
TCTraditional Chinese 使用金錢
  SCSimplified Chinese 管理资金 shǐ yòng jīn qián,guǎn lǐ zī jīn
 Use money wisely.
use money v expr (acquire by paying for)SCSimplified Chinese 花钱 huā qián
 If you want to buy this, you'll need to use money; they don't accept credit cards.
use of words n (verbal skills)SCSimplified Chinese 使用词语 shǐ yòng cí yǔ
TCTraditional Chinese 使用詞語
  SCSimplified Chinese 遣词造句 shǐ yòng cí yǔ,qiǎn cí zào jù
TCTraditional Chinese 遣詞造句
use of words n (style of language) (语言风格)SCSimplified Chinese 言辞风格,用语风格 yán cí fēng gé,yòng yǔ fēng gé
use [sth] to your advantage v expr (exploit for personal gain)SCSimplified Chinese 将...作为优势
  SCSimplified Chinese 利用 lì yòng
 My father went to this university, so I'm going to use that to my advantage and mention it in my application essay.
use [sth] wisely v expr (employ [sth] in a discerning way)SCSimplified Chinese 明智使用
  SCSimplified Chinese 巧妙使用
  SCSimplified Chinese 妥善使用
 A president must know how to use his power wisely.
use-by date n (day by which [sth] must be used or consumed)SCSimplified Chinese 有效期 yǒu xiào qī
 This chicken breast isn't safe to eat; it is four days past its use-by date.
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Collins Chinese Dictionary Plus (3rd edition), 2011:

use [n juːs] [vb juːz]
I n
1 [u/s] (=using) 使用 shǐyòng
  • the use of artificial drugs
    人造药(藥)品的使用 rénzào yàopǐn de shǐyòng
2 [c/u] (=purpose) 用途 yòngtú [种 zhǒng]
  • Metal detectors have many uses.
    金属(屬)探测(測)器有很多用途。 Jīnshǔ tàncèqì yǒu hěn duō yòngtú.
3 [c] [of word] 用法 yòngfǎ [种 zhǒng]
  • Old uses of some words are dying out.
    一些词(詞)的旧(舊)用法正逐渐(漸)消失。 Yīxiē cí de jiù yòngfǎ zhèng zhújiàn xiāoshī.
II vt
1 [+ object, tool] 使用 shǐyòng
2 [+ word, phrase] 应(應)用 yìngyòng
3 (pej) [+ person] 利用 lìyòng
4 (also: use up) [+ supply] 用完 yòngwán
  • You've used all the ice cubes.
    你用掉了所有的冰块(塊)。 Nǐ yòngdiàole suǒyǒu de bīngkuài.

  • to be in use
    正被使用 zhèng bèi shǐyòng
  • to go out of use
    不再被使用 bù zài bèi shǐyòng
  • to be of use (to sb)
    (对(對)某人)有用 (duì mǒurén) yǒuyòng
  • to make use of sth
    利用某物 lìyòng mǒuwù
  • it's no use
    没(沒)用的 méiyòng de
  • it's no use arguing/crying, etc.
    吵/哭等是没(沒)用的 chǎo/kū děng shì méiyòng de
  • what's the use!
    有什么(麼)用呢! yǒu shénme yòng ne!
  • to be no use (to sb)
    (对(對)某人)毫无(無)用处(處) (duì mǒurén) háowú yòngchu
  • to have a use for sth
    用得着(著)某物 yòng de zháo mǒuwù
  • to have the use of sth
    使用某物 shǐyòng mǒuwù
  • she used to do it
    她过(過)去是这(這)么(麼)做的 tā guòqù shì zhème zuò de
  • I didn't use to or I used not to worry so much
    我过(過)去不这(這)么(麼)焦虑(慮) wǒ guòqù bù zhème jiāolǜ
  • to be used to sth/to doing sth
    习(習)惯(慣)于(於)某事/做某事 xíguàn yú mǒushì/zuò mǒushì
  • to get used to sth/to doing sth
    开(開)始习(習)惯(慣)于(於)某事/做某事 kāishǐ xíguàn yú mǒushì/zuò mǒushì
use up vt 用完 yòngwán
在这些条目还发现'use':
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中文:

习惯性搭配: use a [pen, pencil], an [adequate, appropriate] use (of), a single-use [item, code], 更多……

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