using sth to do sth
Using a dictionary to look up words is helpful.
使用
先理解核心含义，再看它在真实句子里的用法。
使用
to put into service; employ for a purpose
He finished his homework using a computer.
他用电脑完成了作业。
用法提示：using 作现在分词，表示方式或工具。
Using a dictionary can help you learn new words.
使用字典可以帮助你学习新单词。
用法提示：using 作动名词，作主语。
She is used to using public transportation.
她习惯使用公共交通工具。
用法提示：using 作动名词，作介词 to 的宾语。
Using a dictionary to look up words is helpful.
使用字典查单词很有帮助。
They are using the garage as a workshop.
他们正在把车库用作车间。
这种用法通常带有负面含义。
She felt he was just using her.
她觉得他只是在利用她。
By using less water, we can help the environment.
通过减少用水，我们可以帮助环境。
grammar · medium
易错句子The using of smartphones is increasing.
正确表达The use of smartphones is increasing.
作为名词时，英语习惯使用'use'而非'using'，'the using of'是不地道的表达。
grammar · medium
易错句子By use this method, you can save time.
正确表达By using this method, you can save time.
在介词'by'后，应使用动名词'using'，而非名词'use'，表示'通过使用'。
using是动名词或现在分词，use是动词原形或名词
usage强调使用的方式或习惯，using强调动作本身
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可生成：动词变形 Verb forms。只有点击后才会开始生成。
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