
experiment
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。)
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。)
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。)