
好词典

源自中古英语 'trien',来自古法语 'trier'(意为测试或挑选),最终源自拉丁语 'tritare'(磨碎或测试)。
❶ 尝试或努力做某事,指过去已经付出努力但可能成功也可能失败的行为。
“She tried to solve the math problem for hours.”
(她花了几个小时尝试解这道数学题。)
“He tried calling his friend but got no answer.”
(他试着给朋友打电话,但无人接听。)
❶ 测试或试验某物,以了解其效果或适用性。
“Have you tried this new coffee blend?”
(你试过这种新混合咖啡吗?)
“She tried the dress on before buying it.”
(她在买之前试穿了这条裙子。)
❶ 经过考验的,可靠的,指人或事物被证明是可信赖的。
“He is a tried and trusted employee.”
(他是经过考验且可信赖的员工。)
“This is a tried method for solving such issues.”
(这是解决此类问题的可靠方法。)
tried and true — 指经过时间检验且可靠的方法或事物,强调其有效性。
“This old recipe is a tried and true favorite in our family.”
(这个老食谱是我们家经过时间检验的最爱。)