utilize; exploit; take advantage of
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 8 examplesverb
to utilize; to make use of; to put to good use
A neutral term for using something effectively, often resources, conditions, or talents.
Wǒ我
men们
yào要
chōng充
fèn分
lì利
yòng用
shí时
jiān间
。
We must make full use of our time.
Tā他
men们
lì利
yòng用
tài太
yáng阳
néng能
fā发
diàn电
。
They use solar energy to generate electricity.
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Wǒ我
men们
yīng应
gāi该
lì利
yòng用
zhè这
ge个
jī机
huì会
xué学
xí习
。
We should take advantage of this opportunity to learn.
Fèi废
wù物
lì利
yòng用
kě可
yǐ以
bǎo保
hù护
huán环
jìng境
。
Recycling waste can protect the environment.
verb
to exploit; to take advantage of; to manipulate for one's own benefit
Often carries a neutral or slightly negative connotation, implying a calculated or self-serving use of people or situations.
Tā他
lì利
yòng用
péng朋
you友
de的
xìn信
rèn任
piàn骗
le了
qián钱
。
He exploited his friend's trust to cheat him out of money.
Tā他
men们
hù互
xiāng相
lì利
yòng用
，
méi没
yǒu有
zhēn真
zhèng正
de的
yǒu友
yì谊
。
They are using each other; there's no real friendship.
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Yī一
xiē些
guǎng广
gào告
lì利
yòng用
xiāo消
fèi费
zhě者
de的
kǒng恐
jù惧
xīn心
lǐ理
。
Some advertisements exploit consumers' fears.
Bú不
yào要
lì利
yòng用
tā他
rén人
de的
shàn善
liáng良
。
Don't take advantage of other people's kindness.