0 action rather than thought or ideas -- 實施，實踐
I can't see how your plan is going to work in practice. 我看不出你的計劃在實踐中如何行得通。
Officially, Robert's in charge, but in practice Hannah runs the office. 據稱應該是羅伯特負責辦事處的工作，但實際上卻是漢娜在管。
It seemed like a good idea before we started, but in practice it was a disaster. 在我們動手之前這似乎是個好主意，但實際上卻是場災難。
How do you intend to put these proposals into practice, Mohamed? 穆罕默德，你打算如何把這些計劃付諸實行？
1 something that is usually or regularly done, often as a habit, tradition, or custom -- 慣常做法，慣例；習俗
I'll do your washing for you this time, but I'm not going to make a practice of it. 這次我幫你洗衣服，不過下不為例。
Newspaper editors have agreed to a new code of practice on the invasion of privacy. 報社編輯們已同意在侵犯隱私的問題上採取新的行為準則。
What is standard practice (= what is usually done) in a situation like this? 在這種情況下通常如何處理？
This is a cruel practice that should be banned immediately. 這是個殘忍的習俗，應該立即禁止。
It's common practice in the States to tip the hairdresser. 在美國通常要給理髮師小費。
What can European companies learn from Japanese business practices? 歐洲公司能從日本工商業的做法中學到些甚麼呢？
2 the act of doing something regularly or repeatedly to improve your skill at doing it -- 練習；訓練
Do you mind if I have a few practice shots before we start the game? 開賽前我練幾下投籃你介意嗎？
I'm a little out of practice (= I haven't had any recent experience) but I'd love to play. 我最近沒怎麼練習，但我願意參加。
You'll gradually get better at it - it's just a question of practice. 你慢慢會更熟練的——這只是練習的問題。
She's never at home because she spends all her free time at hockey practices. 她從來都不在家，因為她把所有的閒置時間都用在練習曲棍球上了。
I need to get some more practice before I take my driving test. 考駕照前我還得再練練。
3 a job or business that involves a lot of skill or training -- （專業性強的）工作，業務（活動）
She's decided to leave the Health Service and join a private practice. 她決定離開公共醫療體系，加入私人診所。
Our practice is responsible for about 5,000 patients. 我們診所負責大約5000名病患。
a dental/medical/veterinary/legal practice 牙醫／醫療／獸醫診所／律師事務所
4 US spelling of practise -- （practise的美式拼寫）
Administrative staff in enhanced and usual care practices completed an 8-hour training session on recruiting eligible patients using a two-stage screening process.
In the end, we have only neutered rhetorical forms to stand as theories, and random design novelties to stand as practice.
However patient participation activities were reported to be variable, dependent on the motivation and interest of individual general practices.
Only a few practices reported using the data in a more systematic way and carrying out a regular analysis of them.
It reinforces that crucial determinants are respect for multiple perspectives, equal distribution of power, clarity of practice model, and open communication styles and systems.
Using reflective practice to link personal and public theories.
But many physicians have refused these incentives because of the risk of control of their practice.
Older physicians, in contrast, probably looked forward to returning to their established practices.
