used

• 形容某物已被别人拥有或使用过，不是新的。

Describes something that has already been owned or employed by someone else; not new.

1. Second-handA2formal

   Something that has been owned or used by someone else before.

   二手的

   • She bought a used car from the dealership.
   • The store sells used books at a discount.
   • He prefers used furniture because it's cheaper.

   同义词cast-offhand-me-downoldsecondhand

   反义词brand-newfreshnewpristine

2. Accustomed toB1formal

   Familiar with something because of experience; in the habit of.

   习惯于

   • I am used to waking up early for work.
   • She is not used to the cold weather here.
   • They are used to living in a big city.

   同义词accustomedadjustedfamiliarinured

   反义词unaccustomed

• 表示使用、利用某物以达到某种目的，或把某物应用于某种情况中的动词。

A verb used to indicate the act of employing something for a particular purpose or applying it in a situation.

1. Employ for a purposeA1formal

   To put something into action or service for a specific purpose.

   使用

   • She uses her phone to call her friends.
   • Please use this pen to sign the document.
   • He uses public transport to go to work.

   同义词applyemployexerciseexploitoperateutilizewield

   反义词abandondiscarddisuseignoreneglect

2. Utilize or applyA2formal

   To make practical use of something or treat someone in a particular way.

   使用

   • They use advanced technology in manufacturing.
   • Don't use your brother to get what you want.
   • We use this room for meetings.

   同义词applyemployexerciseexploitutilizewield

   反义词abusediscardmisuseneglectwaste

3. Consume or takeB1informal

   To take or consume something, such as drugs or substances.

   使用

   • He uses coffee to stay awake during long drives.
   • Some people use illegal drugs recreationally.
   • She uses herbal remedies for headaches.

   同义词administerconsumeingesttake

   反义词conservehoardpreservesavespare

短语动词变体use up