practise

verb

UK/ˈpræk.tɪs/
US/ˈpræk.tɪs/

Definitions of practise verb

skill(技能)

  1. A1Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)

    To engage in an activity repeatedly to improve skill or proficiency.

    練習

    • My tennis game is solid, but I need to practice my serve.

      我的網球技術很紮實,但我需要練習我的發球。

    • She dedicates time each day to practice playing the violin.

      她每天都會花時間練習拉小提琴。

    • He has excellent written French skills; however, he needs to practice speaking it more.

      他的法語書寫能力很好,但他需要更多地練習口語。

profession(職業)

  1. C1Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)

    To be engaged in a particular profession, typically one requiring specialized knowledge or training.

    從事(專業性強的重要職業);執業

    • How long have you been practicing in the field of dentistry?

      你在牙醫領域執業多久了?

    • She has been practicing medicine for two decades.

      她已經行醫二十年了。

    • He dreams of practicing as a lawyer one day.

      他夢想有一天能當律師執業。

habit(習慣)

  1. Transitive(及物動詞)

    To perform an action or activity regularly, often as a matter of custom, habit, or principle.

    實踐;奉行

    • The new government has guaranteed the right of all citizens to practice their chosen religion.

      新政府已保證所有公民有權實踐他們選擇的宗教。

    • Practicing safe sex is a crucial measure to prevent HIV infection.

      實踐安全性行為是預防HIV感染的關鍵措施。

    • The company denies that it has engaged in any discriminatory practices against its employees.

      該公司否認對其員工有任何歧視性行為。

Idioms

  • practise what you preach

    To behave in a way that aligns with the advice or beliefs one advocates to others; to follow one's own advice.

    言行一致

    The teacher always tells students to be on time, but he is often late himself. This is not practicing what you preach.

    老師總是告訴學生要準時,但他自己卻經常遲到。這不是以身作則。