/ˈpræktɪs ||; ˈpræktɪs/noun1 [U] action rather than ideas or thought 实践；行动: the theory and practice of language teaching 语言教学的理论与实践I can't wait to put what I've learnt into practice. 我迫不及待要把我所学的付诸实践。
2 [C,U] (formal 正式) the usual or expected way of doing sth in a particular organization or situation; a habit or custom 惯常做法；习惯；习俗: It is standard practice not to pay bills until the end of the month. 惯常的做法是到月底才付账。
3 [C,U] (a period of) doing an activity many times or training regularly so that you become good at it 练习；进行练习的一段时间: piano/football practice 练习弹钢琴╱踢足球His accent should improve with practice. 只要多练习，他的口音应能改善。
4 [U] the work of a doctor or lawyer 医生或律师的工作: Dr Roberts doesn't work in a hospital. He's in general practice (= he's a family doctor). 罗伯茨医生不是在医院里工作，他自己开业当全科医生（他是个家庭医生）。
5 [C] the business of a doctor, dentist or lawyer 医生、牙医或律师的业务或执业: a successful medical/dental practice 成功的医业╱牙医业
be/get out of practice to find it difficult to do sth because you have not done it for a long time 疏于练习:
I'm not playing very well at the moment. I'm really out of practice. 我目前弹得不好，我确实疏于练习。 in practice in reality 实际上:
Prisoners have legal rights, but in practice these rights are not always respected. 囚犯享有法定权利，但这种权利实际上并不总是受到尊重。