英汉词典

1. 适用的；适当的；可实施的
    Something that is applicable to a particular situation is relevant to it or can be applied to it.

applicable的翻译

    e.g. What is a reasonable standard for one family is not applicable for another...
           对一个家庭合理的标准并不适用于另一个家庭。
    e.g. Appraisal has traditionally been seen as most applicable to those in management and supervisory positions...
           传统上认为业绩评定最适用于那些身处管理和监督职位之人。