to use
第三人称
uses
现在进行时
using
过去式
used
过去完成时
used
1
使用, 利用
to do something with an object, method, etc. to achieve a specific result
及物动词
- He is using his phone to take a picture.
他正在使用他的手机拍照。
- I am making a smoothie using frozen fruit and yogurt.
我正在用冷冻水果和酸奶制作冰沙。
- I use my keys to unlock the door.
我用我的钥匙开门。
- The sharp blade makes the knife easy to use for chopping vegetables.
锋利的刀片使刀易于使用来切蔬菜。
- What type of oil do you use for cooking?
你用什么类型的油来烹饪？
2
使用, 消耗
to consume or take a particular amount from a limited supply of a liquid, substance, etc.
及物动词
- Don't use too much soap when you wash the dishes.
洗碗时不要用太多肥皂。
- She used most of the paint on her canvas.
她在画布上用了大部分的颜料。
- The printer uses a lot of ink, which can be expensive to replace.
打印机使用大量墨水，更换起来可能很昂贵。
- The sunscreen is expensive, so use it sparingly to make it last.
防晒霜很贵，所以要用得节省一点，让它能用得更久。
- They used all the hot water in the shower.
他们用光了淋浴间所有的热水。
同义词：
3
使用, 运用
to speak or write with specific words or a particular style
及物动词
- He often uses slang when talking to his friends.
他经常在和朋友们说话时使用俚语。
- She reminded him to not use profanity in front of their guests.
她提醒他不要在客人面前使用脏话。
- The play uses poetic dialogue.
该剧使用了诗意的对话。
- The story uses short sentences and basic vocabulary.
这个故事使用短句和基本词汇。
- The teacher told us to use active voice in our essays.
老师告诉我们在我们的文章中使用主动语态。