to apply
to develop
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perfunctory
to be perfunctory, be perfunctory
老师 训斥 他 的 敷衍 态度。
The teacher scolded him for his perfunctory attitude.
他 的 回答 听 起来 很 敷衍。
His answer sounds very perfunctory.
他 敷衍 地 应付 了 客户 的 问题。
He dealt with the client's questions in a perfunctory manner.