0 action rather than thought or ideas -- 實施，實踐
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？
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。
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。
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。
1 something that is usually or regularly done, often as a habit, tradition, or custom -- 慣常做法，慣例；習俗
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？
It's common practice in the States to tip the hairdresser. 在美國通常要給理髮師小費。
This is a cruel practice that should be banned immediately. 這是個殘忍的習俗，應該立即禁止。
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？
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。
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。
2 the act of doing something regularly or repeatedly to improve your skill at doing it -- 練習；訓練
I need to get some more practice before I take my driving test. 考駕照前我還得再練練。
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。
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。
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。
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？
3 a job or business that involves a lot of skill or training -- （專業性強的）工作，業務（活動）
a dental/medical/veterinary/legal practice 牙醫／醫療／獸醫診所／律師事務所
Our practice is responsible for about 5,000 patients. 我們診所負責大約5000名病患。
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。
4 US spelling of practise -- （practise的美式拼寫）
We can complete it step by step however long the road is and it can't be completed however short the road is if you don't even mark your footprint.
再长的路，一步步也能走完，再短的路，不迈开双脚也无法到达。
