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experiment

UK /ɪkˈsper.ɪ.mənt/US /ɪkˈsper.ə.mənt/

词源

源自拉丁语experimentum,意为'尝试、测试',由experiri(尝试)衍生而来。

noun

❶ 实验或试验,指为检验某种理论或假设而进行的科学操作或测试活动。

“The scientists conducted an experiment to test the new drug.”

(科学家们进行了一项实验来测试这种新药。)

“Our chemistry teacher showed us a simple experiment with vinegar and baking soda.”

(化学老师向我们展示了一个用醋和小苏打的简单实验。)

❶ 尝试或试验,指为了解效果而进行的实践活动。

“She viewed her first job as an experiment in independence.”

(她把第一份工作视为独立的尝试。)

“The restaurant is experimenting with a new menu.”

(这家餐厅正在尝试新菜单。)

同义词:test, trial, investigation, study, research

verb

❶ 做实验或试验,指通过实际操作来验证或探索某事物。

“The students are experimenting with different chemical reactions.”

(学生们正在用不同的化学反应做实验。)

“He experimented with various painting techniques.”

(他尝试了各种绘画技巧。)

同义词:test, try, investigate, explore, research

常见短语

controlled experiment — 对照实验,指在严格控制变量的条件下进行的科学实验。

“The researchers designed a controlled experiment to eliminate other factors.”

(研究人员设计了对照实验以排除其他因素。)

experiment on — 在...上进行实验,通常指用动物或人作为实验对象。

“It's unethical to experiment on humans without consent.”

(未经同意在人体上做实验是不道德的。)