use，purpose，application；

[例句] 该报告概述了这种新式武器的可能用途。 The report outlined possible uses for the new weapon.

[例句] 用途广泛是羊毛最具吸引力的特点之一。 The adaptability of wool is one of its great attractions.

durable，stand wear and tear ；

[例句] 这款相机既坚固耐用，又有超凡的光学性能和快门速度。 The camera combines rugged reliability with unequalled optical performance and speed.

[例句] 尽管价格昂贵，但它们经久耐用，永不过时。 Although they're expensive, they last forever and never go out of style.

hardworking，diligent，studious，hit the books，lucubrate ；

[例句] 克罗斯比断言说：“我们一无所获，在做无用功。” "Getting nowhere fast," pronounced Crosby, "that's what we're doing."

[例句] 他正在桌前用功。 He was working at his desk.

employ，give a post to sb.，take on，take sb. on the staff，hire ；

[例句] 录用标准取决于年龄和工作年限。 The cut-off point depends on age and length of employment.

[例句] 录用麦格雷戈的主张毋庸置疑。 The argument for recruiting McGregor was unanswerable.

embezzle，usurp，embezzlement，malversation，misappropriate ；

[例句] 如果小偷盗用你的信用卡，你的卡会立即受到保护。 You are protected instantly if a thief misuses your credit card.

[例句] 另外有几家报社已盗用了这个创意。 Several other newspapers have appropriated the idea.

（附带发生的不好作用） side effect，by-effect，side-effect，[电影]The Bitter Pill；

[例句] 失眠有时是某些药物产生的副作用。 Sleeplessness is sometimes the side effect of certain medications.

[例句] 他接受放射治疗，副作用很大。 He reacted very badly to the radiation therapy.

borrow，have the loan of，use sth. for another purpose ；

[例句] 他们的工程师更乐于借用别人的观点，而不愿自我创新。 Their engineers are happier borrowing other people's ideas than developing their own.

[例句] “你为什么不借用你姐姐的车呢？”卡桑德拉生硬地说道。 "Why don't you borrow your sister's car?" said Cassandra stiffly.

misuse，misapplication，misapply，misemploy，misusage ；

[例句] 莎士比亚戏剧中的许多诗句被人误引误用。 Many lines from Shakespeare's plays are misquoted and misapplied.

[例句] 我发现在你的信中误用了 who 这个词. I noticed a misuse of the word " who " in your letter.

（把钱移作别用） divert，misappropriate，embezzle，appropriation，embezzlement ；

[例句] 一名前主管挪用了3,400万美元的公司资金。 One former director embezzled $34 million in company funds.

[例句] 他对挪用银行资金的指控供认不讳。 He pleaded guilty to charges of misappropriation of bank funds.

engage，employ，appoint and employ，be hired on contract ；

[例句] 上这门课的人中有40个被该公司聘用。 40 of the course participants are offered employment with the company.

[例句] 这个机构将会每月付给你聘用金。 The agency will pay you a monthly retainer.

（措词） choice of words，wording，（某方面的专用词语） phraseology，term，diction ；

[例句] 文件用语浅显易懂，让人易于接受。 The document is expressed in terms that are readily understood and agreed.

[例句] 心肌梗死是心脏病的医学用语。 Myocardial infarction is the medical term for a heart attack.

use，good ；

[例句] 有透支功能用处很大。 It is very useful to have an overdraft facility.

[例句] 这本小册子的内容应该会对所有的学生都有用处。 The contents of this booklet should be of use to all students.

use，employ，apply ；

[例句] 经过反复施用除草剂，杂草得以彻底根除。 With repeated applications of weedkiller, the weeds were overcome.

[例句] 这种杀虫剂用水稀释后直接施用在田里. This pesticide is diluted with water and applied directly to the fields.

put to use，employ，draw on，resort to ；

[例句] 动用了一切设施以缓解他们的回乡之困。 Every facility was laid on to ease their homecoming.

[例句] 双方交火时动用了大炮、迫击炮和轻武器。 The two sides exchanged fire with artillery, mortars and small arms.

（起影响） play a part，（产生效果）take effect，（兼作） function，operate，react ；

[例句] 用这种方法控制你的狗不起作用。 This is an ineffective method of controlling your dog.

[例句] 既然对你起作用，这就是个明智的决定。 This was a good decision inasmuch as it worked for you.

use，usage，direction ；

[例句] 务必按厂家的用法说明使用。 Always follow the manufacturer's instructions.

[例句] 用法说明还算简单易懂。 The instructions are reasonably straightforward.

fruition，enjoy the use of，enjoy，use sth. to one's satisfaction，regale on ；

[例句] 我们到家时，有一顿美餐正等着我们享用。 When we came home we had a meal waiting for us.

[例句] 餐馆外的招牌表明里面有美味佳肴可以享用。 The symbol displayed outside a restaurant signifies there's excellent cuisine inside.

spend money ；

[例句] 注意不要乱花钱,用钱要有个预算. See that you are careful with money and work to a budget.

[例句] 用钱不要那样小手小脚! Don't be so stingy with the money!

（没有必要） need not，disuse，nonutility，desuetude，do without ；

[例句] 我不用疯狂地节食也能减轻几磅。 I can lose a few pounds without resorting to daft diets.

[例句] 你不用担心我。我水性很好。 You don't have to worry about me. I'm a good swimmer.

appliance，articles for use ；

[例句] 成套足球用品的重新推出仅仅是一种促销的手段。 Football kit relaunches are simply a way of boosting sales.

[例句] 国王迷上了订购化装用品和面具。 The King took a fancy to ordering disguises and masks.