apply mechanically; copy formulaically; adopt uncritically
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to apply mechanically; to copy formulaically; to adopt without adaptation
Often implies a lack of creativity or critical thinking, copying methods, formulas, or experiences without modification to fit specific circumstances.
Zuò做
shù数
xué学
tí题
shí时
，
bù不
néng能
zhǐ只
shì是
tào套
yòng用
gōng公
shì式
，
yào要
lǐ理
jiě解
yuán原
lǐ理
。
When solving math problems, you cannot just mechanically apply formulas; you must understand the principles.
Tā他
zǒng总
shì是
tào套
yòng用
bié别
rén人
de的
jīng经
yàn验
，
cóng从
bù不
jié结
hé合
shí实
jì际
qíng情
kuàng况
。
He always copies others' experiences without ever combining them with actual circumstances.
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Zhè这
piān篇
wén文
zhāng章
tào套
yòng用
le了
jīng经
diǎn典
xiǎo小
shuō说
de的
xù叙
shì事
jié结
gòu构
。
This article adopts the narrative structure of a classic novel.
Xué学
xí习
wài外
yǔ语
bù不
néng能
shēng生
bān搬
yìng硬
tào套
，
yào要
lín灵
huó活
yùn运
yòng用
。
When learning a foreign language, you cannot apply rules mechanically; you must use them flexibly.