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sample

UK //ˈsɑːmpl//US //ˈsæmpl//

词源

源自中古法语 'essample'(现代法语为 'exemple'),最初来自拉丁语 'exemplum',意为'例子'或'模式'。

noun

❶ 指从整体中取出的一小部分,用于代表或展示整体特性,常见于产品试用、科研实验等场景。

“The doctor took a blood sample for testing.”

(医生采集了血液样本进行检测。)

“We received free samples of the new shampoo.”

(我们收到了新洗发水的免费试用装。)

同义词:specimen, example, trial, specimen, excerpt

verb

❶ 通过尝试或体验某物来了解其特性,常用于食品品尝、产品试用等情境。

“Visitors can sample local cheeses at the market.”

(游客可以在市场品尝当地的奶酪。)

“She sampled several perfumes before choosing one.”

(她试闻了几款香水后才做出选择。)

同义词:try, test, experience, taste, check out

常见短语

sample size — 统计学中指研究或调查中选取的样本数量,样本量大小会影响结果的准确性。

“The study's small sample size may affect its reliability.”

(该研究样本量较小,可能影响其可靠性。)

free sample — 商家提供的免费试用装或小份产品,用于让消费者体验后再决定是否购买。

“The supermarket is giving out free samples of their new yogurt.”

(超市正在免费发放他们新推出的酸奶试吃装。)