practice

• 表示为了获得或保持某种技能而反复进行某项活动或练习；也指做某事的惯常方式或做法。

A noun referring to the repeated exercise or performance of an activity or skill to acquire or maintain proficiency, or the customary way of doing something.

1. Repetition for improvementA2formal

   The repeated exercise of an activity or skill to acquire or maintain proficiency.

   练习

   • She needs more practice on the piano.
   • Practice makes perfect.
   • He devoted hours to practice before the competition.

   同义词disciplinedrillexercisepreparationrehearsalrepetitiontrainingworkout

2. Professional activityB1formal

   The work or business of a professional person, such as a doctor or lawyer.

   执业

   • He has a successful medical practice in the city.
   • She joined a law practice after graduating.
   • The dental practice is open from 9 to 5.

   同义词businesscallingcareeroccupationprofessionpursuittradevocation

3. Custom or habitB1formal

   A usual or customary way of doing something.

   习惯

   • It is common practice to shake hands when meeting someone.
   • The company has a practice of holding weekly meetings.
   • This practice has been followed for generations.

   同义词conventioncustomhabitprocedureroutinetraditionusagewont

• 动词，指为改进或保持技能而反复或定期做某事，也指从事某种职业或专业活动。

A verb used to indicate the act of performing an activity repeatedly or regularly in order to improve or maintain one's proficiency, or to carry out a profession or activity.

1. Repeated exerciseA2formal

   To perform an activity repeatedly to improve a skill.

   练习

   • She practices the piano for an hour every day.
   • He needs to practice his pronunciation more.
   • The team practiced their routine until it was perfect.

   同义词drillexercisehonerehearsetrainwork at

2. Engage in a professionB2formal

   To work in a particular profession, especially medicine or law.

   从事专业工作

   • She has been practicing law for over twenty years.
   • He practices medicine at the local hospital.
   • After graduating, she began to practice as a dentist.

   同义词carry onfollowplypursuework at

3. Carry out or performB1formal

   To do something regularly as a habit or custom.

   实行

   • They practice sustainable farming methods.
   • The company practices ethical business policies.
   • He practices what he preaches.

   同义词carry outconductdoexercisefollowobserveperformpursuetrain